Uganda, May 13 -- The Mufti of Uganda sheikh Shaban Ramadhan Mubaje Thursday called for unity among Ugandans and urged the president and the government to release all political prisoners.

"Let them be released, let them enjoy their freedom with families. Some of them are Muslims and would love to celebrate Eid with their families," Sheikh Mubaje said during Eid prayers at Uganda National Mosque, Old Kampala before reechoing president Museveni's message that elections are over.

He also asked security to pardon boda boda cyclists who had been arrested or whose motorcycles had been impounded for allegedly violating curfew hours.

"I see thousands of motorcycles at police stations impounded for allegedly violating curfew hours. Let them be pa...