The opposition Justice Forum (JEEMA) party has asked the National Unity Platform (NUP) leader, Mr Robert Kyagulanyi to withdraw his comments about the enactment of the Anti-homosexuality Act, 2023.<\/p>\n
In a letter dated December 4, 2023, JEEMA secretary general, Mr. Mohamed Katerega says they are disappointed by Kyagulanyi’s evasive move on the recently enacted Anti-Homosexuality Act.<\/p>\n
In an interview with international broadcaster, BBC, Kyagulanyi claimed that the overwhelmingly supported law by over 90% of Members of Parliament was not passed in the interest of Ugandans, but as a tool to oppress the opposition.<\/p>\n
Now JEEMA wants Kyagulanyi to retract his statement.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe call upon you to retract your pronouncement, and demonstrate your commitment to fostering a culture of respect and cooperation with fellow leaders,\u201d JEEMA said in a letter that it says was ‘private’.<\/p>\n
JEEMA president, Mr Asuman Basalirwa introduced the controversial Anti-Homosexuality Bill, 2023.<\/p>\n
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