Brig. Byekwaso cautions NRM mobilisers

 The Uganda People's Defence Forces spokesperson, Brig. Flavia Byekwaso, has cautioned NRM mobilisers against engaging in criminal acts during the forthcoming parliamentary, presidential and local council elections.

She said they risk prosecution, adding that no one is above the law. Byekwaso made the remarks while addressing NRM mobilisers from Busoga sub-region in a meeting held at Iganga Boys Boarding Primary School, on Sunday.

She said many NRM mobilisers engage in criminal activities, such as beating up supporters of the opposition parties.
"We shall not spare anyone just because they belong to the ruling party," she said.

Byekwaso said the Uganda People's Defence Forces represents all citizens, regardless of one's political affiliation.
She added that the army has put in place strategies to ensure that the forthcoming elections are peaceful, by setting up centres that will handle incidents of violence.

"We have set up mechanisms, whereby all security agencies will be able to monitor whatever is happening in every part of the country, for immediate response," she said.

She urged Ugandans not to be intimidated by opposition politician Kizza Besigye's claims of "plan B".
"As a force, we are prepared for anything, in case he tries to use another alternative of trying to force himself into power," she said.

Byekwaso said the arrest of state minister for labour minister Mwesigwa Rukutana is a clear indication that no one will be spared for involvement in criminal activities.

Milly Babirye Babalanda, the senior political advisor and personal assistant to the President on NRM affairs, said the NRM party is to recruit five moblisers at every village, to canvass support for President Yoweri Museveni during next year's presidential elections. "This is a purely voluntary job that needs serious cadres who are committed and have passion for the party," she said.

Second Deputy Prime Minister Kirunda Kivejinja said Ugandans should appreciate the ruling party for ushering in peace that has enabled people to set up development projects, thus improving household incomes.