Opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine, has condemned what he calls the Ugandan government’s “stinking double standards and abuse of authority,” following two high-profile incidents that, he claims, favour President Yoweri Museveni while obstructing opposition activities.
Bobi Wine highlighted:
Court Adjournment for Museveni Rally – On December 10, 2025, the Masindi High Court halted all hearings to accommodate a presidential rally at Masindi Golf Course, directly opposite the court. A notice from the Assistant Registrar stated:
“No court hearings… the President will be holding a rally… therefore court will not be accessed.”
Bobi Wine criticised the move, noting that opposition rallies are often blocked, teargassed, or dispersed, yet similar rules do not apply to President Museveni.
Kololo Ceremonial Grounds Denied to NUP – The National Unity Platform (NUP) has long struggled to access the Kololo Ceremonial Grounds, a public venue. A July 16, 2024, letter from the Ministry of Defence & Veteran Affairs denied NUP’s request to host its four-year anniversary, citing “ongoing infrastructural development.”
Bobi Wine rejected the excuse, pointing out that the grounds continued to host several ruling party events. He argued the venue has now been “personalised” by the regime, remaining inaccessible to the opposition until April 2026, while hosting government rallies.
Rallies Across Rwenzururu and Bundibugyo
Despite these obstacles, Bobi Wine has continued his mobilization across western Uganda. He visited Kasese, addressing crowds at Nyakasanga grounds, and rallied communities in Bundibugyo at Bundikahungu Primary School playground, urging locals to defend economic interests, including the cocoa sector, and to participate in Uganda’s “national liberation struggle.”
He also welcomed voices from Acholi elders speaking out against violence and impunity, urging the Electoral Commission to take charge of elections or resign.
Bobi Wine’s Call to Action
Framing the events as part of a systemic bias in favour of the ruling party, Bobi Wine called on Ugandans to challenge abuse of state institutions.
“This is what we are struggling to put an end to—the blatant abuse of state institutions to favour any political actor. #ProtestVote2026 is the cure to this madness. #FreeUgandaNow.”
