National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine, has intensified his final campaign push, calling on supporters to mobilise voters nationwide as Uganda heads into the final days before the January 15 general elections.
Addressing supporters in Kampala Central on Monday, Bobi Wine urged NUP supporters to take the campaign message directly to communities through door-to-door engagement.
“Get the last vote out. In addition to making phone calls and sending messages, I invite all our supporters nationwide to carry out door-to-door activities today and tomorrow. Knock on every door. Talk to the people in your local area,” Bobi Wine said.
“Each one teach one. A new Uganda is possible. It begins with you and me.”
The opposition leader’s second-last day of campaigning in the capital was marked by heavy security deployment and road closures. His initial rally at Kamwokya was blocked, prompting organisers to redirect supporters to the Aga Khan Grounds in Old Kampala.
“Our intended first rally at Kamwokya was blocked, so let’s all meet at the Aga Khan Grounds, Old Kampala. Fifteenth January is the day. Let’s make history,” he said earlier.
Despite the changes, thousands of supporters turned up at the venue, braving rain, roadblocks, and a strong police and military presence. NUP officials described the turnout as a show of resilience and determination.
“The people have braved all the intimidation to make it to our rally in large numbers,” Bobi Wine said upon arrival at the grounds.
In a statement, the National Unity Platform said supporters remained composed despite what it described as excessive security deployments.
“Despite the road closures, heavy police and military deployment and a downpour, the masses have made it to our rally venue in large numbers. The spirit of the revolution is alive,” the party said.
Bobi Wine used the rally to call for calm and steadfastness among his supporters as the country approaches polling day, urging them to turn out in large numbers and vote.
The Kampala Central rally capped a series of high-energy campaign events in the capital, traditionally a stronghold for the opposition, as candidates make their final appeals to voters ahead of Thursday’s polls.
