In a social media post, Muhoozi warned that failure to comply would see Wine treated “as an outlaw or rebel.” He added that his actions were personal and not sanctioned by President Yoweri Museveni, who is also his father.
“I am giving him exactly 48 hours to surrender himself to the police,” Muhoozi said, adding that he was acting independently of the president.
Bobi Wine, the leader of the National Unity Platform (NUP), responded defiantly, rejecting the ultimatum and accusing security forces of orchestrating a raid on his home during the election period.
“You ordered the raid on my house to harm me,” Wine said, claiming he narrowly escaped an attempt to arrest or capture him.
He dismissed official claims that authorities were not pursuing him, saying the ultimatum contradicted earlier police statements.
Wine said he would “resurface” on his own terms and accused Uganda’s security establishment of committing what he described as atrocities against citizens.
“I will resurface when I decide. Then you and your father can do whatever you want to me,” he said.
Wine said he would “resurface” on his own terms and accused Uganda’s security establishment of committing what he described as atrocities against citizens.
“I will resurface when I decide. Then you and your father can do whatever you want to me,” he said.
“But make no mistake — you will never escape the consequences of your actions against the people of Uganda.”
The standoff follows Wine’s claims that military and police officers raided his home in Magere overnight during the election period.
The standoff follows Wine’s claims that military and police officers raided his home in Magere overnight during the election period.
He alleged that power was cut, CCTV cameras interfered with and helicopters deployed over the residence.
Wine said he managed to flee the home, but that his wife and other family members remain confined under heavy security presence. He said the operation sparked fears among neighbours that he had been abducted.
Ugandan police denied the allegations, describing them as misleading and intended to portray security agencies as abusive.
Wine said he managed to flee the home, but that his wife and other family members remain confined under heavy security presence. He said the operation sparked fears among neighbours that he had been abducted.
Ugandan police denied the allegations, describing them as misleading and intended to portray security agencies as abusive.
Police spokesperson ACP Kituuma Rusoke said the claims were deceptive and aimed at inciting public anger.
Wine attributed widespread confusion about his whereabouts to a nationwide internet shutdown and the tight security cordon around his home, which he said prevented access and communication.
The confrontation comes amid heightened political tension following Uganda’s January 15, 2026 elections, which have been marred by allegations of intimidation, security crackdowns and disputed results.
Investigations into the claims by both sides are ongoing as the standoff continues.
Wine attributed widespread confusion about his whereabouts to a nationwide internet shutdown and the tight security cordon around his home, which he said prevented access and communication.
The confrontation comes amid heightened political tension following Uganda’s January 15, 2026 elections, which have been marred by allegations of intimidation, security crackdowns and disputed results.
Investigations into the claims by both sides are ongoing as the standoff continues.
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