National Unity Platform (NUP) president Robert Kyagulanyi Sentamu alias Bobi Wine has revealed that he was on Thursday blocked from proceeding to the US for failure to meet COVID-19 related requirements.
Bobi Wine left Uganda for the US via Qatar, to attend NUP Diaspora events including the Uganda Action Day and Convention. The events are all scheduled for this weekend
The presidential hopeful reveals that when he got to Doha in Qatar, the authorities noted that he was in South Africa less than two weeks back.
"Comrades and friends in the diaspora,
Yesterday I left Uganda for United States of America via Qatar, to attend our diaspora event including the Uganda Action Day and our Convention, all scheduled this weekend. When I got to Doha in Qatar, it was noted that I was in South Africa less than two weeks back.''
"Apparently, there are still coronavirus related restrictions for anyone who has been in South Africa ( and a host of countries) from proceeding to United States untill after fourteen days. Unfortunately, we didn't detect earlier. Officials at Entebbe were also unaware of this restriction so they did not advice in it."
'It is on account that I had cancel my onward travel to USA and return to Uganda this morning.'
This not withstanding, the planned activities this weekend will proceed. There are several NUP leaders who are already in the US including Hon Zake Francis, Hon Kayemba Solo, and Chairman Nyanzi, other NUP leaders are also on their way to take part in the activities. I will also be part of the event virtually, together with a team of leaders who are not able to travel for one reason or another.
Bobi Wine said that he will now attend the two conferences virtually from Kampala, while other NUP leaders including MP Francis Zaake and Chairman Nyanzi represent him physically.
"I apologize for any inconveniences this may cause to all of you who anticipated my physical presence at the convention and other events. In the coming weeks, I will be definitely be able to come for various interactions and events.'
