‘Reject fake election results,’ Bobi Wine
Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine has made a comeback after what he called a military-style raid on his home. He’s accusing the authorities of putting him and his wife under house arrest and trying to rig the presidential election in the country.
In a video he shared on his X platform early on Saturday morning, January 17, the leader of the National Unity Platform (NUP) claimed that security forces stormed his home the day before. They reportedly used ladders to climb over the perimeter wall, cut off electricity and surveillance cameras, and even deployed a helicopter to light up the area.
“Today, Saturday, January 17, 2026, it’s 9:00 am. My wife and I have been under house arrest since January 15, 2026, when we had elections, and yesterday our house was raided by some police officers together with unknown individuals,” Bobi Wine stated.
He claimed that during the operation, officers had a helicopter hovering over his house while they conducted the raid, but he somehow managed to slip away.
Bobi Wine dismissed the election results being announced by the Electoral Commission chairperson, Simon Byabakama, arguing that they don’t truly represent the people’s will or the real conditions at the polling stations.
“We reject whatever is being declared by Simon Byabakama because those so-called results are fake and don’t reflect what happened at the polling stations,” he stated.
The opposition leader has accused the government of carrying out widespread electoral fraud. This includes arresting opposition agents, tampering with ballot materials, and cutting off internet access to stifle transparency.
He is demanding that internet services be restored immediately and is urging the publication of declaration forms and district tally sheets so that Ugandans can verify the results for themselves.
“We demand that the internet be restored and the rightful declaration forms and tally sheets from the districts be uploaded on the internet so that the people of Uganda can see the right results in transparency,” Bobi Wine remarked.
Bobi Wine urged the Electoral Commission to hold off on announcing any results until internet access is restored, allowing the public to follow the process transparently. He also pointed out that protests have broken out in several regions of the country, leading to mass arrests and even fatalities. He criticized certain media outlets for not adequately covering the unfolding situation.
“There are widespread protests and widespread arrests, and people are being killed,” he said, urging media outlets to cover events on the ground.
The opposition leader further called on Ugandans to reject the results being announced and engage in peaceful demonstrations.
“We firmly call on Ugandans to reject these fake results that are being read by Byabakama and his Electoral Commission. We call on Ugandans to non-violently protest and reject any efforts to subvert their voice and demand that the right results are announced,” he said.
Bobi Wine’s comments come in the wake of Uganda’s election, which faced serious technical issues. Biometric machines meant to verify voters’ identities failed, and in many areas, ballot papers were delayed for hours.
Additionally, there were disturbing reports of violence against opposition members in various regions, with at least seven people said to have lost their lives.
As of the latest update, Uganda’s Electoral Commission announced that President Yoweri Museveni is ahead in the presidential race, securing 76.25 percent of the votes.
Bobi Wine is trailing with 19.85 percent, while the remaining votes are split among six other candidates.
These events have intensified tensions across the country as Ugandans anxiously await the final election results, all while concerns about security and the political atmosphere continue to grow.
‘Reject fake election results,’ Bobi Wine
