Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine has spoken out about the poor treatment of his bodyguard, Eddie Mutwe. He says Eddie, whose real name is Edward Ssebuufu, was taken to Masaka and left in bad condition at Masaka Main Prison.
According to Bobi Wine, Eddie was tortured and is now in a lot of pain. Journalists have not been allowed to see him or report on his condition.Bobi Wine, who is the leader of the National Unity Platform (NUP), shared this news on Twitter. His post caused anger and concern across the country.
He said Eddie was “dumped” in prison, meaning he was left there without any care. Many people believe this is part of a wider attack on opposition leaders in Uganda.Eddie Mutwe is known for always standing by Bobi Wine during protests, elections, and other political events. Over time, he has become a strong and brave symbol for opposition supporters.
This is not the first time Eddie has been arrested, but this time is more serious because of the reports of torture. The fact that the media is not allowed to see him makes people think his condition might be very bad.When Bobi Wine said Eddie was “dumped,” he was showing how serious and cruel the situation is.
It seems like Eddie was put in prison without care for his health, rights, or dignity. Blocking journalists from reporting makes things look even more suspicious.This is not a new problem. Many opposition members in Uganda have been arrested, beaten, or silenced. When the government stops the media from reporting, it creates fear that human rights and democracy are under threat.Now, many people are speaking up.
Activists, lawyers, and human rights groups are asking that Eddie gets medical care and that lawyers and independent observers are allowed to see him. They also want the truth about his condition to be made public.
The public is asking: why is someone who has not been found guilty of any crime being treated like this?As more people demand answers, pressure is growing on the Ugandan government to explain what happened to Eddie Mutwe, why he was tortured, and why the truth is being hidden. In any free and fair country, this kind of treatment should never be allowed.
