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Political tensions in Uganda have escalated after General Muhoozi Kainerugaba issued a public 48-hour ultimatum demanding that opposition leader Bobi Wine turn himself in to the police.
Muhoozi’s statement drew a swift and heated response from the National Unity Platform (NUP) leader. In his message, Muhoozi said Bobi Wine had exactly two days to surrender, warning that failure to do so would result in him being regarded as an “outlaw or rebel.” He added that his actions were personal and not connected to President Yoweri Museveni, referring to him as his father and distancing him from the threat.
Bobi Wine responded sharply, accusing Muhoozi of ordering a raid on his home that he said was intended to harm or arrest him. He claimed he narrowly avoided capture and rejected suggestions that security agencies were not actively pursuing him, saying the ultimatum contradicted official denials.
He further accused the security forces of committing what he described as atrocities against Ugandans, vowing to reappear on his own terms and warning that those responsible would face consequences.
The exchange followed Bobi Wine’s claim that security forces raided his home in Magere overnight, sparking fears that he had been abducted. In a statement issued on Saturday, January 17, he described the operation as involving police and military personnel, power outages, disabled CCTV cameras, and helicopters circling his residence.
Bobi Wine said he managed to escape and is currently not at home, though his wife and other family members remain confined there. He added that security forces were searching for him nationwide.
Police dismissed his claims, calling them misleading. Assistant Commissioner of Police Kituuma Rusoke said the allegations were designed to portray security agencies as abusive and hostile toward a political figure.
Bobi Wine said confusion about his whereabouts was worsened by an internet shutdown and heavy security presence around his home, leading neighbours to believe he had been abducted. He shared photos allegedly showing the raid, saying some were taken on Friday night and others the following morning.
The standoff comes amid heightened political tension in Uganda following the January 15, 2026 elections.
