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PLU supporters march to Turkish Embassy, demand Lumbuye extradition
The demonstration was led by PLU Secretary General Fadil Twalla, who said the protesters were not opposed to Turkey or its people but were demanding that Lumbuye be brought back to Uganda.
PLU supporters march to Turkish Embassy, demand Lumbuye extradition
By: John Matrix Tiboruhanga, Journalist @
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Members of the Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU) on Friday, September 18, 2026, marched to the Turkish Embassy in Kololo, Kampala city, demanding the extradition of Ugandan government critic Fred Lumbuye from Turkey to face justice in Uganda.
The demonstration was led by PLU Secretary General Fadil Twalla, who said the protesters were not opposed to Turkey or its people but were demanding that Lumbuye be brought back to Uganda.
“We demand extradition of criminal Lumbuye from Turkey to come and face justice in Uganda. If this is not done, we shall review Turkish interests in Uganda,” Twalla told the demonstrators.
“We are not enemies of Turkey or the Turkish people, but peaceful Ugandans who are lovers of democracy, the rule of law and justice for everyone,” he added.
The protesters accuse Lumbuye, who has lived in Turkey for several years, of incitement to violence, cybercrime and repeatedly insulting Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the PLU leader and the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF).
Hundreds of demonstrators convened at Lugogo Cricket Oval, from where they started the march to the Turkish Embassy.
PLU Deputy National Mobiliser Henry Basaliza Mutegeki urged them to remain peaceful and disciplined.
Embassy closes
The protest came after the Turkish Embassy announced that its Kampala offices would be temporarily closed on Friday.
Hundreds of demonstrators convened at Lugogo Cricket Oval, from where they started the march to the Turkish Embassy.
PLU Deputy National Mobiliser Henry Basaliza Mutegeki urged them to remain peaceful and disciplined.
Embassy closes
The protest came after the Turkish Embassy announced that its Kampala offices would be temporarily closed on Friday.
When the protesters reached the embassy, the team managing the entrance advised Twalla's team to use diplomatic channels through which they can address their displeasures.
The demonstration followed renewed online criticism by Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, who continues to demand that Türkiye hands over Lumbuye to Uganda authorities.
Twalla said the continued presence of Lumbuye in Türkiye was unacceptable to the protesters because they believe he has used his presence there to attack Uganda's leadership.
Dispute over Lumbuye
Lumbuye, a Ugandan political commentator and government critic, said to be in Türkiye has continued to comment on Ugandan politics through social media.
The Associated Press reported on Friday that Lumbuye's legal status in Türkiye remained unclear and that Ugandan authorities and PLU supporters accuse him of harmful propaganda, incitement and cybercrimes.
The demonstration followed renewed online criticism by Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, who continues to demand that Türkiye hands over Lumbuye to Uganda authorities.
Twalla said the continued presence of Lumbuye in Türkiye was unacceptable to the protesters because they believe he has used his presence there to attack Uganda's leadership.
Dispute over Lumbuye
Lumbuye, a Ugandan political commentator and government critic, said to be in Türkiye has continued to comment on Ugandan politics through social media.
The Associated Press reported on Friday that Lumbuye's legal status in Türkiye remained unclear and that Ugandan authorities and PLU supporters accuse him of harmful propaganda, incitement and cybercrimes.