Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, has openly criticized the Uganda Police Force for once again blocking the National Unity Platform’s (NUP) planned regional mobilization meetings. The outspoken opposition leader described the move as politically motivated and a sign of growing fear within the ruling regime.
The police halted NUP’s scheduled engagements in Bushenyi and Gulu, just days after the party held a successful leaders’ convention in Mbale. According to a letter from the Inspector General of Police, the suspension came due to alleged traffic violations by party supporters during the Mbale event. But Bobi Wine says the police’s actions are simply aimed at stopping the opposition from organizing.
“Following our very successful leaders’ convention in Mbale, the partisan police have yet again blocked our engagements in Western and Northern Uganda!” Bobi Wine said in a statement. He explained that NUP had planned to meet its leaders in Bushenyi on April 17 and Gulu the following week, but the police stopped both events.
Bobi Wine also accused the government of applying the law unfairly. While NUP is blocked from holding meetings, he pointed out that President Museveni and his officials continue to travel across the country, holding rallies and gatherings without restrictions.
“While they block our events, Museveni and his criminal enterprise have been moving around the country campaigning holding rallies and processions,” Bobi Wine said.
He added that this is not the first time the government has tried to stop NUP from engaging with the public. Before this latest suspension, the police had already placed a blanket ban on NUP’s nationwide mobilization tours, which Bobi Wine described as unconstitutional and repressive.
Despite these challenges, Bobi Wine remained defiant. He stated that such actions by the regime only confirm that they are afraid of the growing support NUP is receiving across the country. Instead of being discouraged, he urged Ugandans to continue pushing for change.
“Of course the regime is doing all this out of panic and fear. On our part, we shall continue to mobilise, organise and agitate. Our struggle will end in victory!” he declared.
The former presidential candidate said the struggle for freedom and democracy in Uganda will not be stopped by threats or roadblocks. He reassured his supporters that the fight for justice, equal rights, and good governance will continue, no matter the obstacles.
With political tensions rising and the 2026 general elections approaching, the spotlight is once again on Uganda’s political environment. Bobi Wine’s continued resistance and the government’s reaction to opposition activities will likely shape the months ahead.
For many Ugandans, the big question remains: will the space for political engagement open up, or continue to shrink under the weight of fear and suppression?
