Ugandan opposition figure Bobi Wine, born Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, has surfaced in a message from hiding, days after security operatives raided his residence in Kampala.
Wine said he narrowly escaped during the operation, but disclosed that his wife and other family members remain under house arrest. He accused security agencies of mounting a manhunt, saying he was forced into hiding to protect his life.
Earlier, Wine’s party, the National Unity Platform (NUP), claimed he was forcibly taken away in a military helicopter, an allegation the Ugandan army dismissed as “baseless and unfounded.”
The opposition leader has rejected the outcome of the presidential election, alleging widespread irregularities conducted amid an internet blackout. He called on supporters to mobilise peacefully, insisting the vote did not reflect the will of the people.
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Posting on X, Wine said his location remained undisclosed for security reasons, adding that “they are looking for me everywhere.”
Official results declared President Yoweri Museveni winner with 71.65 percent of the vote, while Wine polled 24.72 percent.
The election period was marked by reports of intimidation, arrests of opposition supporters, and violence. Rights groups and opposition figures say at least 10 people were killed, with NUP alleging the involvement of security forces. Authorities have yet to respond to those claims.
(Editor: Ada Ononye)
