Kampala, (UG):- The Opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) has condemned the manner in which controversial musician Patrick Mulwana alias Alien Skin and his gang stormed and vandalized property at its head offices in Makerere Kavule, a Kampala suburb in the wee hours of Saturday morning.
The attack reportedly occurred at approximately 3:15 AM when the group violated the premises, intimidating the security guard on duty and defacing the walls with provocative graffiti.
“This morning at 3:15 a.m., a team led by musician Alien Skin attacked the National Unity Platform Headquarters at Kavule. They violated the premises, threatened the security guard on duty, and used graffiti to draw provocative things on our walls,” the party said in a statement issued on Saturday, December 21, 2024.
A CCTV video footage released together with the statement via NUP’s official X handle showed individuals believed to be Alien Skin and his gang emerging from three cars to attack the party’s offices in Kavule.
The opposition party described the incident as “regrettable,” expressing disappointment in the actions of the individuals involved. “It is sad that these brothers have learned nothing from those who the regime and other detractors have used against the people in the past, including Sipapa, Sobi, Zebra, Kitatta, among others,” it said.
NUP further condemned the attack, describing it as a recurring tactic used by detractors to destabilize opposition activities, particularly during election periods. “It is unfortunate that every election cycle, a group is willing to be used to engage in crimes against the people,” the statement added, urging the attackers to engage in self-reflection before their actions catch up with them.
The incident comes just weeks after Alien Skin and his entourage were accused of storming Nsambya Hospital during which they disrupted hospital operations, assaulted staff and security guards at the facility.
Whereas Alien Skin was jailed over the violence in the hospital attack, he was later released on bail and, a few weeks ago signed a Memorandum of understanding with ex-Leader of Opposition Hon Mathias Mpuuga to work together under the Democratic Alliance, a breakaway faction from NUP and DP Bloc.
While Alien Skin has not responded to the allegations, the incident has reignited debate about the role of artists in Uganda’s politics.
Police authorities were also yet to comment on the matter but the NUP leadership vowed to take all necessary steps to ensure the safety of its members and prevent further acts of violence ahead of the upcoming elections.
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