The Prime Minister of the Buganda Kingdom, Charles Peter Mayiga, has urged the government to release individuals he described as political detainees, saying many were arrested over minor, politically driven offences.
Speaking to the Buganda Parliament, Mayiga said the country should now shift focus from political contestation to reconciliation following the end of the election period.
He argued that continued detention of such individuals risks deepening divisions at a time when Uganda needs healing and unity.
He pointed to the case of Eddie Mutwe, a bodyguard to opposition leader Bobi Wine, who was arrested alongside others on allegations of stealing a mobile phone and a sweater. Mayiga described the accusations as minor and questioned why the suspects remain in custody.
The Katikkiro also raised concerns about the handling of the case, citing what he called a lack of strong evidence and reports that the accused may have been subjected to mistreatment while in detention.
Beyond individual cases, Mayiga used his address to call for a broader national reset, urging authorities to ease tensions and promote peaceful coexistence. He maintained that with elections now concluded, the priority should be restoring calm and rebuilding trust among citizens.
He also reiterated his opposition to the proposed Sovereignty Bill, warning that it has the potential to heighten political tensions rather than resolve them.
