Bobi speaks out, vows Resistance
BY JAMES KABENGWA
The 2026 Ugandan general election has plunged into deep crisis as opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi, known as Bobi Wine, called on citizens to resist what he terms a “military take-over” of the democratic process.
Following a violent night-time raid on his Magere residence by security forces, the musician-turned-politician managed to escape into hiding, even as his family remains under house arrest.
The raid comes amid a nationwide internet shutdown and reports of widespread electoral malpractice. As the Electoral Commission continues to release results favoring the 40-year incumbency of President Yoweri Museveni, the National Unity Platform (NUP) has presented a harrowing account of state-sponsored violence and systematic vote theft.
“The military and police raided us. They switched off power and cut off some of our CCTV cameras. There were helicopters hovering over,” Wine stated.
The human cost of the election has been severe. In several constituencies, security forces are accused of using lethal force against those attempting to safeguard the vote.
One of the most chilling reports involves a raid on a NUP official’s home where ten campaign agents were reportedly killed while waiting for results.
“We condemn the murder of numerous citizens who have thus far attempted to peacefully demonstrate against the broad daylight thuggery,” Wine says.
Despite the heavy military presence in Kampala and the disruption of communication lines, Bobi Wine has maintained that the official tallies are a fabrication.
He argued that the detention of polling officials and the “blatant theft” of the presidential and parliamentary elections have stripped the results of any legitimacy.
“I reiterate our complete rejection of the fake results Byabakama is reading… their results have zero backing!”
The current situation marks a volatile chapter for Uganda. With Wine in an undisclosed location and security forces surrounding his home, the opposition leader insists that the struggle for a transition of power is far from over.
He maintains that the people have a sovereign right to determine their leaders, regardless of the “criminality” displayed by the state.
“I know that these criminals are looking for me everywhere, and I am trying my best to keep safe,”Wine says.
Police have released a statement claiming they camped at Wine’s home to secure him.
