National Unity Platform (NUP) has, for the second time, lost a venue intended for its presidential campaign rally in Amolatar District, just hours before the arrival of Presidential Candidate Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu.
NUP had initially secured the playground of Amolatar Urban Archdeaconry Primary School.
However, early Monday morning, the Anglican Church leadership withdrew the offer, citing a scheduled deliverance and healing service at the same venue, among other reasons.
Left scrambling, NUP officials quickly secured an alternative venue at the PFF office grounds in Aputi-Inomo Ward, roughly 200 meters from the original location.
But before the team could settle in, a group of youths allegedly led by Kioga County MP Moses Okot Junior Bitek (FDC) stormed the grounds, forcing out everyone who had pitched camp, including vendors selling NUP merchandise such as T-shirts and keyholders.
Sam Ebong, the NUP District Registrar for Amolatar, confirms the incident, describing it as “disappointing” and expressing frustration that the party now has no other viable venue for the rally.
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