Activist Justice Hunter has raised concerns over the absence of international media engagement with Robert Kyagulanyi, the leader of Uganda’s National Unity Platform (NUP), who has been in the United States for nearly two months following Uganda’s recent elections.
In a statement, Justice Hunter questioned why major global media outlets have not hosted Bobi Wine for interviews during his stay abroad, despite his previous prominence on international platforms.
He pointed to networks such as CNN, BBC, Al Jazeera, and Voice of America, all of which operate in the United States.
“It’s nearly two months since he left Uganda, yet none of these major outlets has interviewed him,” the activist noted, adding that Bobi Wine last held a press conference in Washington, D.C., in 2018.
He described the situation as unusual, suggesting a shift from past trends where the opposition leader frequently received international media attention.
The remarks come at a critical political moment in Uganda, with President Yoweri Museveni set to be sworn in again following the disputed election.
Justice Hunter argued that the lack of global media spotlight on Bobi Wine raises questions about the current international focus on Uganda’s political developments.
“Meanwhile, President Museveni is preparing for swearing-in, and it appears the world is returning to politics as usual,” he stated, expressing concern that key democratic issues may be receiving less scrutiny.
Bobi Wine, a longtime opposition figure and former presidential candidate, has previously used international media platforms to highlight allegations of electoral irregularities and human rights concerns in Uganda.
His current silence on such platforms, according to analysts, may influence both local and international perceptions of the post-election environment.