The National Unity Platform (NUP) has urged victims of what it described as state-sponsored election violence to come forward with evidence to support planned domestic and international legal actions.
The call was made on Thursday during a meeting held at the party’s headquarters in Makerere Kavule in Kampala, where party leaders addressed the nation on issues surrounding the recently concluded general elections.
NUP leaders condemned what they described as regime brutality, electoral malpractice and widespread irregularities during the polls.
The party said documenting and reporting alleged violations would be critical in strengthening legal cases aimed at holding perpetrators accountable.
“We urge all Ugandans, especially victims of state-inspired election violence, to come forth and reach out to us with substantial evidence to support our domestic and international legal cases that we intend to file,” the party said in a statement.
NUP also announced plans to sue the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) for contempt of court over a January 2025 landmark ruling that ordered the transfer of cases involving civilians from military courts to civilian courts.
The party said the planned suit concerns the uncertain fate of detainees such as Machete and others who have reportedly been on remand since 2021 without appearing before either military or civilian courts.
NUP further called on religious leaders and other Ugandans of conscience to speak out against what it termed injustice and poor governance, warning that the issues affect the country as a whole and not just political actors.
The party also revealed plans to engage its leaders across the country, beginning with the Kampala Metropolitan Area, to coordinate efforts aimed at supporting victims and pursuing justice.
