POLITICAL CAMPAIGNS! Police Adopt Tough Measures To Deal With SOPs Violators

By Francis Otucu

The police have adopted a tougher approach to preserving the integrity and the electoral process as political campaigns heats up. The approach, according to police, is to ensure the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are adhered to so as to keep the 2021 electoral process alive.

“We have therefore, adopted a tougher approach to preserve the integrity of the electoral process,” Inspector General of Police (IGP), Martins Okoth Ochola, said in a statement Wednesday morning.

“We have dispatched our specialist teams and quick reaction teams, to identify ring leaders (and principals) for apprehension in the face of crime. We have disseminated our comprehensive policing plan to all territorial commanders for them to implement without fear or favor.”

In addition, Ochola added, “the Electoral and Political Offences Department at CID headquarters, has obtained videos of the respective campaign trails, and started gathering evidence to press formal charges, on candidates, campaign agents and influencers who are caught on the wrong side of the law.”

Ochola reassured Ugandans of the existence of Covid-19.

“Once again, we would like to inform and reassure all Ugandans that covid-19 is real. As we tighten our enforcement mechanisms, we urge all members of the public to be very vigilant and cautious during the political campaigns,” Ochola said, adding, “We remain confident that we shall deliver a peaceful campaign process where the rights of all Ugandans are protected.”