FDC presidential candidate, Patrick Amuriat Oboi, has been rushed to hospital after being paper sprayed by security operatives as he attempted to enter Tororo for campaigns today afternoon.
Amuriat covers his faceHe is currently admitted at Fastline Medical center in Bugiri town.
His convoy was first blocked at Muwayo, the border point between Bugiri and Busia.
“This Man Only known as Asiimwe Abraham has sprayed an unknown chemical at Patrick Amuriat Oboi,” the party said in a statement. Asiimwe Abraham.
“He is in a critical condition. Being rushed to the hospital.”
This came after his arrest in Kamuli yesterday while trying to enter Jinja district. He was later dumped at Ssezibwa bridge in Kayunga district by security personnel.
PEPPER SPRAYED: Our Presidential Candidate @PatrickAmuriat has been sprayed directly into his eyes by Asiimwe Abraham. He is being driven to hospital to regain back his sight. #VotePOA21 #VoteFDC21 pic.twitter.com/iPLFygdzhJ
— FDC (@FDCOfficial1) December 28, 2020