National Unity Platform (NUP) leader Robert Kyagulanyi aka Bobi Wine has penned a letter of encouragement to his singing partner Ali Buken aka Nubian Li.
Nubian Li and scores of other NUP supporters, including Bobi Wine’s bodyguard Eddie Mutwe, remain in detention over charges, including illegal possession of firearms.
In a message to encourage his ally, Bobi Wine has reminded Nubian Li of the sacrifices required to win freedom.
“Rasta, as Mandela told us, ‘There is no easy walk to freedom anywhere, and many of us will have to pass through the valley of the shadow of death again and again before we reach the mountaintop of our desires,” wrote Bobi Wine.
“You are having your share of the shadow of death for simply being my brother and believing that Uganda deserves better.”
Bobi Wine also applauded Nubian Li for giving hope to other prisoners.
“I thank you for remaining strong for the rest of the team. Our comrades who have come out of prison have told me that you have taken leadership of hundreds of our comrades at Kitalya, and done so with grace,” he continued.
“They have told me that you are now a counsellor – some comrades come to you at the verge of despair and you encourage them to remain strong and hopeful in the face of impunity, injustice and uncertainty.”
He went on to assure Nubian Li his NUP party would everything within their means to ensure his release and freedom for fellow prisoners.
