The People’s Front for Freedom (PFF) has revealed that embattled Dr. Kizza Besigye’s health is deteriorating and in critical condition while in detention.
In a statement issued by the party, said it had received credible information indicating that Dr. Besigye was transferred under heavy security from Luzira Prison to a medical facility in Bugolobi.
“The health of our leader, Dr. Kizza Besigye, has reached a critical and deteriorating state,” the statement reads.
According to the party, the transfer happened at night, which raises further concern among supporters and rights activists about his well-being.
“We have received credible reports that Dr. Besigye was rushed in the night from Luzira Prison to a medical facility at Bugolobi Village Mall under heavy security,” PFF said.
The party has criticised the authorities and accused them of denying Dr. Besigye his right to proper medical care despite his long-standing contribution to public service and the struggle for democratic freedoms.
“It is a tragedy that a man who has dedicated his life to the health and freedom of others is being denied his own right to medical dignity,” the statement added.
PFF said it holds the government and prison authorities fully responsible for Dr. Besigye’s safety and health, and demanded immediate action to safeguard his life.
“We hold the regime and the prison authorities fully accountable for his well-being,” the party said.
The party also demanded that Dr. Besigye’s personal doctors and family be allowed immediate and unrestricted access to him, insisting that his continued detention violates the law.
“We demand that his personal doctors and family be granted immediate and unrestricted access to him. We reiterate that Dr. Besigye is being held in total disregard of the law. He must be freed to receive the care he deserves,” the statement noted.
PFF further called on supporters and the general public to remain alert and prayerful as they await more information.
“We ask all compatriots and lovers of freedom to keep Dr. Besigye in your prayers and to remain vigilant,” the party said, adding that it would continue to update the public as more details emerge.
By the time of filing this story, there was no official statement from the Uganda Prisons Service regarding Dr. Besigye’s reported transfer or his medical condition.
