Dr. Muganga according to VU sources was released on Friday evening at around 9 pm and linked up with Tycoon Rajiv Ruparelia the Managing Director of the University at Speke Apartments Wampewo in Kampala.
Dr. Lawrence Muganga (L) meets Mr. Rajiv Ruparelia after his immediate release.
Muganga was arrested on allegations of espionage and illegally staying in the country as a non-national which however turned out to otherwise after it was discovered that he was a true Ugandan national with a valid national ID of National Identification Number (NIN) CM9603210KCCG due to expire in 2029.
The acclaimed multi-million award-winning author was born and raised in Masaka, studied at Makerere University for his first degree, and later obtained citizenship in Canada where he trained in the academic discipline several years before returning to join Victoria University as its Vice-Chancellor.
Muganga speaks out after being released
In jubilation mood after his release, the soft-spoken Vice-Chancellor without divulging further details over his arrest thanked his family, lawyers for standing by him and fighting hard to see him be freed and confirmed that he is still alive despite the ugly scenes and manner in which he was arrested.
“I am back but it was because of you. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. I am still alive, happy determined and I can always count on you brothers and sisters. This man here (Frank Gashumba) and others out there, you are great and I am forever indebted,” Dr. Muganga who was in the company of his colleague Frank Gashumba said.
Tycoon Rajiv Ruparelia welcomes back Dr. Muganga
Gashumba thanked media houses, the public on social media, and everyone who put their voices and power together to push for the eventual release of Dr. Muganga following his unlawful arrest and detention.
“The power definitely belongs to the people, and none of this would have happened without all your efforts,” Gashumba said.
He noted that they would be releasing a statement on Saturday on the matter. He also thanked President Yoweri Museveni for the intervention in the matter.
“We would also like to thank President Museveni for his intervention in the matter that saw the immediate release of Muganga. God bless you all, and God bless and protect our country,” he added.
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