Summary:

• A petition submitted within Uganda’s National Unity Platform (NUP) calls for a meeting to clarify the party’s stance on LGBT+Q issues amid allegations of support for homosexuality. The petition highlights concerns over statements made by NUP President Robert Kyagulanyi and his alleged associations with LGBT+Q activists. The outcome of the meeting could have significant implications for the party’s political future and Uganda’s societal discourse on human rights.

In a recent development within the National Unity Platform (NUP), concerns have been raised regarding the party’s position on LGBT+Q rights, sparking internal debates and calls for clarification from its leadership. The issue came to the forefront following statements attributed to party officials, including its President Robert Kyagulanyi, commonly known as Bobi Wine, which have stirred controversy and confusion among party members and the public alike.

The matter was brought to light by Dr. Bwanika Abed, Member of Parliament for Kimaanya – Kabonera Division, Masaka City, who submitted a petition calling for a meeting of a lawful organ of the party to address and pronounce a clear stance on the issue. In the petition, Dr. Abed expressed concerns over the perceived ambiguity surrounding NUP’s position on LGBT+Q rights and its potential implications.

Among the key points raised in the petition are references to interviews where President Kyagulanyi allegedly indicated support for LGBT+Q rights, contrasting with Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Act and Penal Code Act. Dr. Abed also highlighted the president’s attendance at events organized or sponsored by international LGBT+Q activists and sponsors, as well as the evolving dress code of party leadership to align with LGBT+Q fashion trends.

Furthermore, the petition pointed out speculation regarding financial support from LGBT+Q organizations to the party, purportedly influencing decisions within the leadership, including the removal of former Leader of Opposition Hon. Mathias Mpuuga due to his stance on LGBT+Q issues.

The call for a meeting to clarify NUP’s position reflects growing concerns among party members and the wider Ugandan society, particularly parents worried about the influence of such ideologies on the youth. The petition emphasizes the need for a transparent and unequivocal declaration from the party leadership to reassure Ugandans about the party’s values and cultural alignment.