Activist Justice Hunter has declared that he will not support Bobi Wine’s anticipated presidential bid in 2031, raising concerns about the direction and effectiveness of the opposition’s political strategy.
“I will not support Bobi Wine in 2031. His politics as usual is a dead-end. He clearly lacks Plan B.”
Hunter argues that the current approach within the opposition lacks depth and long-term planning, describing it as routine politics that has failed to yield meaningful progress.
He points to the absence of a clear alternative strategy beyond elections, warning that this limits the chances of achieving political change.
“The conspiracy of silence from the elites and intellectuals of Uganda created a vacuum Bobi Wine took advantage of, only to create a mess and abandon the struggle.”
He also links the rise of Bobi Wine to what he sees as inaction among Uganda’s intellectual and elite class, saying their silence created a leadership gap that was later filled without sufficient structural grounding.
According to Hunter, this has contributed to weaknesses within the broader opposition movement.
The activist further expresses concern over the state of political activism in the country, particularly among young people.
He suggests that both the ruling establishment and opposition leadership have failed to safeguard the future of the youth, leaving many disillusioned.
“Freedom is not insults or inaction, and it won’t lead to regime change. I feel for the youth because both the regime and the opposition have eaten into your future.”
Hunter questions the priorities of opposition leadership, pointing to what he views as a disconnect between those at the forefront of political mobilisation and those leading the movement.
He indicates that some actions by top figures do not align with the realities faced by grassroots supporters.
“We need a new face. It is disappointing to see Bobi Wine prioritise a boat cruise after leaving comrades in the trenches of the struggle.”