Bobi Wine, the leader of Uganda’s opposition, has made explosive allegations against President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, accusing him of masterminding a plot to dismantle the opposition from within.
According to Wine, Museveni’s regime has been secretly infiltrating the opposition’s ranks, manipulating key figures, and using former opposition leaders to tear the movement apart .
Wine’s warnings came with an unmistakable sense of urgency, as he exposed the government’s strategy of divide and conquer.
He revealed that the regime has been fostering divisions and splits within the opposition, which he believes are not innocent, but rather meticulously crafted to derail his presidential ambitions and dismantle the National Unity Platform (NUP), Uganda’s leading opposition force.
At the center of this controversy is the alleged attempt to register People Power as a political party, using Wine’s former deputy president and Leader of Opposition in Parliament. This process, which started two years ago, is seen as a deliberate move to undermine Wine’s movement from within.
Wine emphasized that his movement is not defined solely by its name or structure, but by the values it upholds and its mission to free Uganda. He reaffirmed his commitment to this cause, stating, “For us, it is not about just a name; it’s about the values we stand for, and the mission to free our country.”
Bobi Wine’s accusations have set the stage for an intense confrontation with Museveni’s regime. As he battles against the entrenched regime, Wine must also contend with potential betrayals from within his own ranks. The people of Uganda watch anxiously as the saga of political intrigue deepens.
In a country where the median age is just 15.7 years, Museveni’s tactics have been criticized as attempts to intimidate and spread fear, silencing opposition voices .
Wine’s wife, Barbie Kyagulanyi, has spoken out against these methods, highlighting the regime’s brutal history of dealing with opponents. The stakes are high, and the outcome of this struggle will shape Uganda’s future.