Uganda’s main opposition presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, has been arrested. Bobi Wine’s arrest was confirmed via a tweet on his official handle, which was reportedly posted by an administrator. Bobi Wine and his entire campaign team arrested in Kalangala! Bobi Wine’s arrest comes three days after one of Bobi Wine’s close aides died while on the campaign trail. Bobi Wine has emerged as the strongest challenger to President Yoweri Museveni, 76, ahead of the country’s general elections on January 14.

Source: Daily Nation December 30, 2020 13:09 UTC