Kampala, Uganda – Opposition leader and National Unity Platform (NUP) president Robert Kyagulanyi popularly known as Bobi Wine has condemned what he calls illegal detention, torture and dehumanization of his chief bodyguard Edward Ssebufu aka Eddie Mutwe by General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, President Museveni’s son and the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF).
According to Bobi Wine, Eddie Mutwe is being held incommunicado and subjected to degrading treatment, including psychological abuse under the guise of being “taught Runyakore,” Muhoozi’s native language.
“Today it is Eddie, tomorrow it could be any of us,” Bobi Wine wrote on X (formerly Twitter), describing Eddie as a symbol of resistance and dignity for millions of Ugandans who are demanding a just and democratic nation.
“Eddie represents more than himself,” Bobi Wine stated. “He represents all of us who dare to dream of a free Uganda.”
This dramatic development has increased political tensions across the country and reignited the debate on human rights abuses, political repression and the role of the military in civilian affairs.
Bobi Wine’s post comes just days after public concern over increased in abductions and enforced disappearances of opposition supporters, a pattern critics say has worsened under Muhoozi’s growing influence in national security affairs.
Eddie Mutwe, who has stood by Kyagulanyi through multiple arrests, campaigns and beatings was reportedly abducted last week under unclear circumstances.
His whereabouts were unknown until General Muhoozi publicly confirmed his detention during a Thursday evening appearance on social media, drawing condemnation from human rights groups and opposition figures.
In response to what Bobi Wine described as an assault on all Ugandans of good conscience, the opposition leader has called for a Solidarity Gathering today at 2:00 PM in Makerere – Kavule.
He emphasized that the event is non-partisan and open to all Ugandans who believe in justice, freedom and unity.
“As painful as these times are, we must not despair,” he urged. “Let us unite around the values that bring us together as a people.”
The case of Eddie Mutwe is not isolated. Reports from organizations such as Chapter Four Uganda and Amnesty International continue to highlight a growing list of political detainees allegedly subjected to torture, arbitrary arrest and in some cases enforced disappearance.
Legal experts and rights defenders have criticized the lack of transparency and due process especially given that the Ugandan Constitution guarantees freedom from torture and the right to a fair trial.
The latest developments put General Muhoozi at the center of intense scrutiny, not just for his increasing political ambitions but for the use of military power as a political tool.
As Uganda edges closer to its next general elections, the stakes are growing higher, with the regime appearing more determined to crush protests and the opposition growing more defiant.
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