Police at East Kyoga arrested the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) President Patrick Amuriat, former Kasese MP Robert Centenary for flouting electoral guidelines and laws.
Others that were arrested include; Paul Omerou ,the Mayor Soroti East Division as well as 39 other persons.
According to police spokesperson, East Kyoga Oscar Gregory Ageca, the 42 persons were found campaigning for FDC candidate beyond the legally mandated time of 600pm last night at Elysian guest House in Akisim ward, Soroti east division in Soroti city.
In a statement, Ageca cautioned the public against violation of electoral laws which goes against the spirit of equal participation, and observance of law by all stakeholders.
“To ensure law and order throughout today’s polls, we have deployed both human and non-human assets to provide a conducive environment for all stakeholders to exercise their rights under the law, such as the right to vote, witness, support etc,” he said.
He informed the public that violation of electoral laws is not only criminal and an act punishable by law under the penal system of Uganda, but also a violation of the fundamental human rights of an individual to participate in the electoral process and prevents the application of justice to all citizenry as under the law.
“The public is advised not to engage in electoral malpractice ; it carries penal sanctions, and all individuals arrested in the commission of the same shall be arrested and arraigned in the courts of law. We also warn all drivers to desist from using numberless cars as they will be arrested and the vehicles impounded, “he said.
