Amuria — National Unity Platform (NUP) leader Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, has said he and his team were blocked by security forces from holding a planned rally in Amuria District, accusing the military and police of detaining them at a roadblock mounted in a swampy area.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, Bobi Wine said the incident occurred in Amucu village along the Amuria road, where security personnel allegedly stopped their convoy as they traveled to what he described as their last rally of the day.
“We are being held by the military and police at a roadblock they mounted in a swamp in Amucu along Amuria Road,” Bobi Wine said. “We were travelling to have our last rally of the day in Amuria District but they also made that impossible. We’re not safe.”
The opposition leader noted that his campaign activities were scheduled to cover Kapelebyong, Amuria, and Katakwi districts as part of ongoing mobilization efforts ahead of the 2026 general elections.
Bobi Wine’s remarks add to a growing list of complaints by opposition figures who accuse security agencies of restricting their movements, blocking rallies, and using excessive force during political mobilisation.
The government and security agencies have previously defended such actions, citing the need to maintain public order and enforce campaign guidelines.
By press time, police and military officials had not issued an immediate response to the specific allegations regarding the Amucu roadblock.
The NUP leader ended his statement with renewed calls for political change, invoking the slogans #ANewUgandaNow, #ProtestVote2026, and #PeoplePowerOurPower, which have become central to his movement.
The incident is likely to further intensify debate around political freedoms, security conduct, and the operating space for opposition parties as Uganda moves closer to the 2026 elections.
