Muhoozi tells Bobi Wine to surrender in 48 hrs
A new political clash has erupted in Uganda after General Muhoozi Kainerugaba issued a public ultimatum, demanding that opposition leader Bobi Wine turn himself in to the police within 48 hours.
This bold statement sparked a fiery reaction from the leader of the National Unity Platform (NUP).
In his message, Muhoozi declared, “I’m giving [Bobi Wine] exactly 48 hours to surrender to the Police,” warning that if he doesn’t comply, he will be treated “as an outlaw or rebel.”
He also emphasized that this was his personal stance, stating, “I absolve my esteemed father from any responsibility for what I’m about to do to Kabobi (Bobi Wine).”
Bobi Wine quickly responded with a pointed rebuttal, highlighting that security forces had previously invaded his home, which he claimed caused him direct harm.
“You ordered the raid on my house to hurt me,” he wrote, insisting that he had “escaped” an alleged attempt to capture him.
He brushed off claims that authorities weren’t after him, pointing out that Muhoozi’s ultimatum contradicted previous denials.
Bobi Wine went on to say that the security forces were committing serious acts he labeled as “atrocities against Ugandans,” adding that he would “resurface” on his own terms.
“Anyway, I’ll come back when I choose. Then you and your father can do whatever you want with me. But don’t get it twisted – you will never evade the inevitable consequences of your atrocities against the people of Uganda. This is our country!” he declared.
This exchange follows Bobi Wine’s assertion that military and police forces raided his home in Magere overnight, but he managed to escape, easing widespread concerns that he had been captured and was being held in an undisclosed location.
This all unfolded during the election season in the country.
On Saturday, January 17, he described the nighttime operation as a well-coordinated security raid that involved cutting off power, tampering with CCTV cameras, and helicopters circling above his home.
“Last night (Friday night) was incredibly tough for us in Magere. The military and police came in and raided our place. They turned off the power and disabled some of our CCTV cameras. There were helicopters flying overhead,” he shared.
Bobi Wine mentioned that he managed to get away, but his wife and other family members are still stuck at the house.
“I want to make it clear that I was able to escape. Right now, I’m not at home, but my wife and other family members are under house arrest,” he said, adding that security forces are “searching for me everywhere.”
The Ugandan police dismissed these claims, calling them misleading.
Assistant Commissioner of Police Kituuma Rusoke stated that the allegations were “deceitful and incisive claims aimed at portraying the security agencies as brutal and violators of a political candidate’s rights.”
Bobi Wine pointed out that the rampant speculation about his location was fueled by a nationwide internet blackout and the heavy security presence at his home, which led neighbors to think he had been abducted.
“Considering the chaos that erupted at our home last night, and the fact that no one is supposed to enter the house, our neighbors jumped to the conclusion that they had successfully kidnapped us and started spreading the word,” he explained.
He backed up his claim with photos of the supposed military operation, saying some were taken on Friday night and others early Saturday morning. The political climate in Uganda has become increasingly tense following the elections on January 15, 2026.
Muhoozi tells Bobi Wine to surrender in 48 hrs
