Nubian Li arrested after nomination at Electoral Commission offices
Kampala, Uganda – Musician and politician Ali Buken, commonly known as Nubian Li, was on Tuesday taken into custody shortly after completing his nomination for the position of Nakawa Mayor at the Electoral Commission (EC) offices in Ntinda.
According to eyewitness accounts, Nubian Li was pushed into a police truck as he exited the EC premises and driven away to an undisclosed location.
Joel Ssenyonyi, Leader of Opposition in Parliament, described the incident as a sign of government unease. He stated that “a short while ago as he exited the Electoral Commission offices in Ntinda after being nominated for the position of Nakawa Mayor, Ali Buken (Nubian Li) was pushed into a police truck and taken to an unknown location. The fear of the regime is evident.”
David Lewis Rubongoya, Secretary General of the National Unity Platform (NUP), also confirmed the development, saying, “Comrade Nubian Li is the latest victim of the latest wave of arrests and abductions of leaders and supporters. He’s been picked up outside the EC offices, right after his nomination. The impunity continues.”
Authorities have not yet issued a statement regarding the arrest or Nubian Li’s whereabouts.
This is a developing story. More details will be provided as they emerge.
