Security forces in Uganda have denied reports that opposition leader Bobi Wine and his wife were abducted from their home in Kampala. The national police spokesman, ACP Kituuma Rusoke, has dismissed the claims as false, insisting Wine is at home.
According to the police, Wine is safe and remains at his residence under continued security. The army has also rejected reports that he is under house arrest, amidst tensions following the presidential election.
Earlier, Wine’s son alleged his father fled a raid while his mother was detained, with soldiers blocking access to their residence. The opposition leader’s party, the National Unity Platform, claimed military personnel landed a helicopter at Wine’s compound, assaulted his security guards, and cut off electricity.
With most votes now counted from Thursday’s presidential election, President Yoweri Museveni is reported to be well ahead in his bid for a seventh term, with results due later today. Museveni, 81, has ruled Uganda since 1986 and is seeking another five-year term.
The election has been marred by technical glitches, including widespread failures of biometric voter verification machines, which forced a nationwide shift to manual voting. Opposition candidates have expressed concerns over the electoral process, with some alleging manipulation.
The outcome of the election is likely to have significant implications for Uganda’s future, with Wine’s supporters urging calm and peaceful protests if the results are disputed.
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Author: Korkor Anumu
