Police Warns Presidential Aspirants Against Using Boda-bodas In Convoys During Nominations
By Our Reporter
The Uganda Police Force have warned all presidential aspirants against using boda-boda riders in their convoys when going for nominations by the Electoral Commission this week, ahead of the 2021 general election.
The warning was issued by AIGP Edward Ochom, the Director Operations UPF, who said that the police will not hesitate to arrest all boda-boda riders and politicians found breaching this regulation.
Ochom, who was speaking at the Uganda Media Centre on Sunday said that; “For those political actors and groups that are still defiant and mobilizing Boda Boda riders and militias onto the streets; and ferrying supporters from upcountry into illegal processions and rallies; we are closely monitoring them.
Some of the boda-boda riders who are...