The National Unity Platform (NUP) has confirmed that its leader, President Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine, narrowly avoided capture during a coordinated security operation following Uganda’s Thursday elections.
The party said Kyagulanyi is currently safe, but expressed grave concern for his family, who remain confined by heavily armed security officers.
In an urgent statement to international media, NUP warned that Uganda is experiencing a tense and uncertain environment.
“Regrettably, his family remains surrounded by heavily armed officers, effectively under house arrest,” the statement read, highlighting the risks posed to their safety and welfare.
The announcement comes amid a nationwide internet blackout, which has left citizens and journalists struggling to access reliable information.
NUP urged the international community, media, and concerned citizens to continue monitoring and reporting alleged human rights abuses, which the party described as “alarming” and “must not be overlooked or dismissed.”
Observers say the latest events reflect longstanding tensions between the Museveni regime and opposition leaders, with Bobi Wine having accused the government of rigging the elections.
Human rights groups have repeatedly raised concerns over restrictions on political freedoms and the targeting of opposition figures during periods of electoral contestation.
The party’s update underscores both the resilience of Kyagulanyi and the precarious situation faced by his family amid a heavy security presence.
The global media and diplomatic community are now being called upon to closely monitor developments and amplify concerns about the ongoing political and human rights crisis in Uganda.