Opposition MPs in Parliament have raised concerns over what they termed an escalating pattern of human rights violations and abductions involving security agencies, with particular reference to the recent reported detention of former Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago.
The legislators said the developments point to a worrying trend that requires urgent parliamentary scrutiny and a formal response from the Executive on the conduct of security forces operating across the country.
Leader of Opposition and Nakawa West MP Joel Ssenyonyi said the MPs held a morning meeting followed by a press briefing where they discussed what they described as escalating abuses and abductions by security forces.
He noted that the case involving Counsel Erias Lukwago was highlighted among several others, underscoring what he termed a broader governance and accountability concern.
He further disclosed that he has written to the Rt Hon. Speaker of Parliament seeking the reconvening of the House to allow legislators to debate the allegations and demand explanations from the Executive.
According to him, Parliament had previously raised similar concerns during earlier sittings, with ministers directed to return with detailed responses that have yet to fully address the issues.
Weeks of heightened tension between opposition lawmakers and security agencies have intensified calls for transparency, with MPs arguing that repeated incidents of alleged abductions require urgent institutional accountability.
Ssenyonyi maintained that Parliament remains the appropriate forum to interrogate such matters and ensure that citizens receive clear answers on the actions of security personnel.
The opposition’s push is expected to place renewed pressure on the Speaker’s office and the Executive to provide clarity on the circumstances surrounding recent detentions and the broader conduct of security operations.
Human rights advocates have also in the past raised concerns over similar incidents, urging adherence to constitutional safeguards on liberty and due process.
Whether Parliament will be reconvened remains unclear, but the call signals a deepening standoff between opposition leaders and state authorities over accountability, civil liberties, and the role of security agencies in political affairs in the country