I can confirm government of Uganda has not stopped MTN Nyege Nyege Festival as Hon. Lokodo has claimed. The Prime Minister told parliament today the minister of internal affairs is the one responsible. I have talked to Hon Jeje Odongo who says he has not stopped the festival
— Andrew M. Mwenda (@AndrewMwenda) September 4, 2018
Mwenda stated that he spoke to internal affairs minister, Gen. Jeje Odongo who confirmed that the event cannot be cancelled on mere unsubstantiated allegations.
Just spoken to Internal Affairs Minister Gen. J. J. Odongo, he states #NyegeNyege organizers should go ahead with prepations for their function. Further review meeting involving all stakeholders is scheduled for 10.00am 2moro @UgandaMediaCent @ubctvuganda @nbstv @ntvuganda
— Ofwono Opondo P’Odel (@OfwonoOpondo) September 4, 2018
Lokodo claims the event brings together homosexuals and drug abusers from different parts of the world. He stated that calling off the event would be a move to ‘save the image of the country’.
