By National Unity Platform (NUP) President Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, commonly known as Bobi Wine, has accused elements within Uganda’s security forces of staging fake bomb threats and acts of terrorism to justify a brutal crackdown on opposition supporters.
Speaking at a press conference held in Kampala, Bobi Wine said disturbing media reports have exposed the involvement of senior army commanders in manufacturing security incidents especially in the greater Kampala area.
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“For years, we have warned that the regime fabricates or exaggerates such incidents to justify its violent repression of opposition supporters,” he said. “Many of our comrades continue to languish in Kitalya and Luzira on trumped-up charges of terrorism and illegal possession of firearms. Their only ‘crime’ was daring to stand on the side of truth and justice.”
The NUP leader said the state’s own admissions now confirm what the party has long claimed—that the regime itself is the chief architect of the threats used to criminalize dissent.
Bobi Wine also highlighted the plight of urban youth, particularly those from Kampala’s informal settlements, who are exploited by the regime. “These young men and women are lured by a few shillings and yellow T-shirts to escort Museveni during his NRM nomination. Days later, they’re scapegoated for violence and theft that was clearly state-sponsored,” he said.
According to Kyagulanyi, social media footage has widely exposed the involvement of regime-linked groups in recent incidents of chaos in the city, further undermining government narratives.
Turning to internal party matters, the NUP president addressed allegations of manipulation in the party’s ongoing candidate vetting and harmonization process. He confirmed that an independent inquiry, headed by Deputy President H.E. Jolly Tukamushaba, has been launched to investigate the claims.
“We do not take these allegations lightly,” Bobi Wine said. “We are committed to fairness and transparency in our processes. That is why we’re encouraging all members and concerned citizens with relevant information to present it to the committee.”
Kyagulanyi’s remarks come at a time of rising political tension as Uganda gears up for the 2026 general elections. NUP, the country’s leading opposition party, continues to face tight surveillance, arrests, and restrictions on its activities.
“The regime may control guns and state machinery, but we are powered by the people,” Bobi Wine declared, reaffirming the party’s resolve to fight for justice and democratic change.
