Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni has defended his government’s tough approach toward opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine. Museveni argued that Wine’s repeated clashes with security forces stem from alleged violations of the law rather than political persecution. Asked why the state has acted aggressively toward him, Museveni said the issue was not Wine himself but his conduct. “Bobi Wine breaks the law, that is why,” Museveni claimed. The figures show President Yoweri Museveni leading with 5,148,845 votes (75.38 per cent), while opposition leader Bobi Wine holds 1,414,619 votes (20.71 per cent).

Source: The Star January 16, 2026 21:41 UTC