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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Forum for Democratic Change- FDC presidential candidate, Patrick Amuriat Oboi has been denied access to radio stations in Soroti.
Amuriat who has been canvassing for votes in the Teso sub region says that his plans to have talk-shows on radio stations have been frustrated. He notes that radio stations that include Etop, Delta and Kyoga Veritas where he had booked for talk shows declined to host him.
Speaking to the electorate in Kalaki town on Thursday evening, Amuriat said that he is not surprised by the conduct of government in curtailing their freedom.
Paul Omer, the coordinator and campaign head for Amuriat in Teso sub region says so far, the three radio stations have declined to host their candidate.
Some managers from the radio stations who preferred anonymity said that the matter was beyond their hands.
However, the State Minister for ICT Peter Ogwang who was accused of allegedly blocking Amuriat said that he has no powers to control or stop FDC from accessing any radio station in Teso.
In July, the Electoral Commission announced that persons campaigning for political offices would not be allowed to hold open-air campaigns in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Instead, the commission advised aspirants to use virtual platforms to reach their constituents.
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