By Our Writer
The planned march to parliament by anti -corruption crusaders is illegal,Police Spokesman has said.
“We are informed of an ongoing mobilization calling for people to march to parliament but we want to warn organisers that given the lack of transparency and a potential of disorder, we are against this march,” police spokesperson, Kituuma Rusoke said said.
Organisers maintain they want to march to Parliament on July 23 in protest against fraudulent conduct by those in power keeps gaining traction, especially on social media.
They also want to show dissatisfaction against Parliament swindling public funds .
Addressing the Kituuma said they have not been informed of the said planned protest is likely to be disastrous.
“We have seen organizers using social media to mobilise people to parliament. We respect the constitutional right to carry out a peaceful demonstration and right to assembly but we know some people with ulterior motives might want to hijack these activities,” Rusoke said.
He urged the organisers to speak with police for guidance on how to express their dissatisfaction peacefully.
“We are ready and open to guide people in exercise of their rights but without any jeopardizing public safety.”
