NUP Lawyer Anthony Wameli Dies

Renowned National Unity (NUP) Platform Lawyer Anthony Wameli has died. The NUP Party President Robert Kyagulanyi alias Bobi Wine announced the sad news on Wednesday 8th February 2023. Wameli died in the US where he has been receiving treatment. Its alleged that Wameli was diagonised with stage four.

His achievements

He was the founder of Wameli & Co. Advocates.
He nurtured more than 300 advocates.
He practiced law for over 10 years.
He served as the Grade one Magistrate in the Chief Magistrate court of Nakasongola District.
He has been a human rights lawyer.
Wameli was a pastor at Ebenezer Christian Fellowship Church in Kanyanya, Kampala District.
On September 10, 2021, the Uganda Law Society (ULS) named Wameli as the criminal defense lawyer of the year.
The ULS also named his law firm as the law firm of the year.

Many Ugandans have sent their condolence message

You defended many Comrades in court with passion and diligence.
We shall dearly miss your contribution to the struggle for a better Uganda.
Rest in Peace Counsel Wameli Anthony pic.twitter.com/yalQCXLvK9
— Joel Ssenyonyi (@JoelSsenyonyi) February 8, 2023

The NUP Spokesperson Sent his sympathy

Very sad day! Just learnt of the untimely passing of our dear brother and Head of our Legal Team, comrade Wameli Anthony from the U.S. where he's been admitted for treatment. Details will be provided in due course. May his soul rest in eternal peace. pic.twitter.com/yvEexyOl6G
— BOBI WINE (@HEBobiwine) February 8, 2023

NUP party president announced the death of Anthony Wameli

He had fought the battle of liberating our country until his last breath, he saved many Ugandans from rotting in jail, he has been ambitious, brave, smart and very committed to the struggle. We will always remember u comrade 😪😪 May your soul rest in the internal peace 🙏🙏🙏 pic.twitter.com/bhpg3yXqBB
— Amirahcats (@AmirahAsim5) February 8, 2023

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