Freed NUP Electoral Commission members Speak Out After Days in Detention

The National Unity Platform (NUP) continues its search for party members who have been allegedly abducted from various parts of the country in recent days. As the crackdown on opposition figures intensifies, two of the recently freed abductees—NUP Electoral Commission members Mercy Walukamba and Rahma Juma—have come forward to share their harrowing experiences in detention.

Speaking about their ordeal, Walukamba and Juma revealed that they were blindfolded and transported to an undisclosed location where they were held incommunicado. They described the conditions of their confinement as inhumane, with limited access to food, water, and medical care. “We were constantly interrogated about our political activities, accused of working against the government, and warned to abandon our cause,” Walukamba recounted.

Rahma Juma echoed similar sentiments, stating that their captors kept them in isolation, making them unsure of their fate. “We were not told why we were arrested, nor were we given access to legal representation. It was a terrifying experience,” she said.

Their release has sparked renewed calls for justice, with NUP leadership condemning the continued targeting of opposition members. “These abductions are a clear attempt to instill fear among Ugandans who demand change. We will not stop until all our comrades are accounted for,” said NUP spokesperson Joel Ssenyonyi.

The whereabouts of several other missing NUP members remain unknown, further fueling concerns about enforced disappearances and human rights violations in Uganda. As pressure mounts on the government to end the repression, the opposition remains steadfast in its demand for accountability and justice.