Uganda’s opposition leader Bobi Wine has raised alarm over a suspected assassination plot claiming that armed men in civilian clothes have been patrolling his home and abducting members of his security team.
The situation escalated when security forces raided the National Unity Platform (NUP) headquarters in Kavule and the party’s School of Leadership in Kamwokya blocking all roads leading to the premises.
Robert Kyagulanyi has placed the blame directly on President Yoweri Museveni and his son Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba whom he accuses of orchestrating the attacks.
Bobi wine on his X (Twitter) platform not mince words when he said;
“Whatever happens to me, Museveni and his son are responsible. From yesterday, our home is being patrolled by strange men in civilian clothes who appear to be armed. We have information that they’re after my life as threatened by Museveni’s son a few days ago.”
The opposition leader’s explosive allegations come days after Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba reportedly made veiled threats against Bobi Wine and his associates.
While Muhoozi has often used his platform to mock and threaten opposition figures, this latest development has sparked fear with the targeted political camps.
Earlier this week heavily armed security operatives stormed the NUP offices in Kavule locking down the entire area. Witnesses say roads were barricaded with road blocks.
“Museveni’s criminals have just broken into our offices at Kavule after blocking off all roads leading there. They have also raided our School of Leadership at Kamwokya. COWARDS!,” Bobi wine stated on x.
NUP claims that several party members were arrested and documents, computers, and other materials were confiscated during the operation.
This is not the first time Bobi Wine has faced state repression. Ever since he challenged Museveni in the 2021 presidential election, he has been subjected to house arrests, travel bans, arbitrary detentions, police brutality, blocked rallies, media blackouts, frequent raids on NUP offices and arrests of party members.
The latest raid appears to be a continuation of this long-standing suppression raising questions about the government’s true intentions ahead of the 2026 elections.
The government has not issued an official statement regarding the alleged surveillance on Bobi Wine’s home or the raids on NUP offices.
However, security agencies have often justified similar actions by citing “national security concerns” or claims that opposition groups are plotting protests.
With tension increasing, political analysts warn that these actions could further encourage opposition and increase unrest in the country.
