National Unity Platform (NUP) president Robert Kyagulanyi, widely known as Bobi Wine, has issued a statement accusing state actors of human rights violations and rejecting what he described as the selective use of morality in Uganda’s political discourse.
In the statement released on his official platforms, Kyagulanyi alleged that opposition supporters have been subjected to a range of abuses, including killings, torture, abductions, and public humiliation.
He claimed that such actions have been carried out with impunity and have deeply affected families and communities.
“They treat us as subhuman. They kill our people for fun… They torture us on camera. They abduct us without remorse,” Kyagulanyi said.
He further referenced individuals and families he says have been affected by past incidents, including the relatives of Yasin Kawuma, Johnbosco Kibalama, Eddy Mutwe, Waiswa Mufumbiro, and John Ddamulira.
Kyagulanyi called on those advocating for restraint and morality in political engagement to direct their concerns toward victims of alleged abuses.
The opposition leader also criticised what he termed as attempts to “weaponize morality,” arguing that calls for civility are often raised only when those in power are challenged. “Silence in the face of injustice is not morality. It is complicity,” he stated.
Kyagulanyi’s remarks come amid continued political tensions between the opposition and the government, particularly over allegations of human rights violations and electoral conduct.
His statement did not cite specific incidents or provide new evidence but reiterated long-standing concerns raised by opposition groups and human rights advocates.