The former Uganda People’s Congress (UPC) party president Dr. Olara Otunnu has called on President Yoweri Museveni to allow Col. (Retired) Dr. Kizza Besigye accesses better medication outside the prison. 

Otunnu’s call comes amidst concerns surrounding Besigye’s health after he was rushed from Luzira Prison to a private clinic in Bugolobi on Sunday.

Now Dr. Otunnu says that President Museveni should leave aside politics and consider allowing Dr. Besigye to get better medical treatment in freedom but not in captivity.

He noted that Besigye’s deteriorating health should not be seen as a political issue, but rather as a societal concern reflecting the state of Uganda. 

Otunnu equally expressed concerns on the continued detention of Dr. Besigye even after the Supreme Court ruling that banned the trial of civilians in the military court.

By Our Reporter

18 February 2025

END