Opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi, widely known as Bobi Wine, has responded to President Yoweri Museveni following remarks made during celebrations marking First Lady Janet Museveni’s birthday on Wednesday.
In his message, Museveni claimed that an attack on the First Lady’s life occurred on March 21, 2026, attributing it to Satan.
He linked the date to a historic victory by his forces against Idi Amin’s troops in 1979, stating that the alleged attack had “miscalculated.”
The president credited God and medical personnel for saving Janet Museveni’s life, adding that she is now recovering well.
Museveni also used the occasion to highlight the First Lady’s role during Uganda’s liberation struggle, particularly between 1981 and 1986 when she lived in exile while he fought in the bush.
He praised her efforts in supporting vulnerable children through the Uganda Women’s Effort to Save Orphans (UWESO), as well as her contribution to political mobilization in Ntungamo and her religious commitments.
He concluded by expressing hope that they would live long enough to witness the formation of the East African Federation.
However, Bobi Wine’s response took a sharply critical tone, framing the president’s remarks within a broader debate on accountability and justice. Quoting the Bible, he warned against deception and emphasized that actions carry consequences.
“Do not be deceived; God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows,” he stated.
Kyagulanyi went on to accuse the government of inflicting pain and suffering on Ugandans, including families, arguing that such actions inevitably return to those responsible.
“What you have done to others does not disappear; it returns, in its own time and with precision,” he said.
In a pointed remark, the opposition leader suggested that power and authority cannot shield individuals or their loved ones from the consequences of their actions. He added that true protection lies in “righteous deeds,” not titles or rank.