Opposition leader Bobi Wine has issued an update regarding the reported abduction of former Kampala Lord Mayor and lawyer Erias Lukwago, shortly after comments attributed to Chief of Defence Forces Muhoozi Kainerugaba circulated online, intensifying political debate around the incident.
In a statement shared on social media, Bobi Wine claimed that a photo had been released showing Lukwago blindfolded, describing him as a “captive” and suggesting that the development confirmed fears over his safety following the early morning operation at his Wakaliga residence.
“Uganda in 2026! Museveni's son just released a picture of his captive - blind folded. His crime? Attempting to serve him court summons!”
Bobi Wine further framed the incident as part of what he described as a broader pattern of enforced disappearances targeting opposition-linked figures and legal practitioners.
He argued that Lukwago’s reported abduction was particularly significant given his role in high-profile legal matters involving political actors and state institutions.
The opposition leader’s remarks came in direct response to online posts attributed to Muhoozi, in which the CDF appeared to reference the incident in a manner interpreted by critics as confirming custody of Lukwago.
Those posts have not been officially clarified by the military, and no formal statement has been issued confirming detention or location.
“If he can do this to an outgoing Lord Mayor of Uganda's capital city, former MP and senior lawyer, imagine what he does to our ordinary supporters who are abducted day in, day out.”
In his update, Bobi Wine stated that if such actions can be taken against a former Lord Mayor of the capital city, then ordinary citizens remain even more vulnerable.
He argued that the situation reflects a worsening climate of fear and impunity, particularly for government critics and opposition supporters.
“And yet Museveni still has the audacity to say anything about Idi Amin! The world must not look on. There will be accountability for these crimes against humanity. It's only a matter of time.”
He further escalated his criticism by drawing international attention to the matter, urging global institutions and observers not to ignore the developments. Bobi Wine said the world must take note of what he described as “crimes against humanity” and insisted that accountability would eventually follow.