Ugandan Opposition Leader Bobi Wine Accuses Military of Harassment

Opposition leader Bobi Wine has accused the Ugandan military of harassment and intimidation, saying they are putting his wife and people at risk. The military, allegedly drunk, banged on his house doors, using profanities and ordering occupants to come out, according to a post on Wine’s official Facebook channel.

According to Reuters, the tensions escalated after General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, son of President Yoweri Museveni, threatened to kill Wine, gloating over the killing of 22 of Wine’s supporters. Wine claims the actual number of deaths is over 100 since last week. The military has stationed personnel inside Wine’s compound, cutting off food supplies and replacing the padlocks with chains.

Wine’s statement demands the military vacate his home immediately, citing concerns for the safety of his family and people. “My wife and people are not safe. They’re starving after these criminals blocked food from reaching them,” he said. The opposition leader is currently in hiding, having narrowly escaped a police raid on his home.

The situation is a continuation of the crackdown on dissent following President Museveni’s disputed re-election, with international observers criticizing the government’s actions. The African Union has expressed concerns over reports of intimidation, arrest, and abductions targeting the opposition and civil society.

The threats against Wine signal a severe escalation of political tensions, endangering the opposition leader and his supporters. The international community is urged to take notice of the escalating crisis in Uganda.

The situation remains fluid, with Wine calling on Ugandans to protest the results and fight for their rights. “FREE UGANDA NOW,” he ended his post.

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Author: Korkor Anumu