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“We’re tired of this nonsense,” Gen Tumukunde fumes after police blocks his campaigns in Rwampara

William Kasoba by William Kasoba
November 12, 2020
in 2021 Elections
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Presidential candidate Gen. Henry Tumukunde has threatened to handle officers who are blocking his campaigns and dispersing his supporters with tear gas.

Tumukunde’s vows come after police in Rwampara district blocked him from speaking to his supporters at Kinoni play ground.

Police led by the DPC ASP Opio deployed heavily after his arrival and stopped his supporters from reaching the venue hence leading to a scuffle. Tumukunde warned Opio of being partisan and blocking democracy and promised to sue him.

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The former security minister today started his campaigns by visiting Rushoroza Catholic Cathedral in Kabale district.

Tumukunde was received by Fr.Luciano Arinitwe the Director Children and Youth Affairs in Kabale diocese who later led him to the grave grave of the late Fr. Deogratius Kiwanuka and laid a wreath.

Speaking about the late, he said he was his good friend that’s why he decideD to make him courteous call in memory of their friendship and his service to the church.

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