Uganda’s Yoweri Museveni’s Son Accuses Bobi wine of Treason, Wine Suspends Election Challenge
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Muhoozi Kainerugaba, son of Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni, publicly accused opposition leader bobi Wine of treason and threatened him with death, prompting Wine to suspend his challenge to the 2021 presidential election results. the accusations and threats surfaced on January 19,2024,according to reporting from Radio France Internationale (RFI).
Kainerugaba’s Statements
kainerugaba made the statements on X, formerly known as Twitter. He alleged Wine was working with foreign interests to destabilize Uganda. He wrote,as reported by RFI,that Wine “is a foreign agent” and that “if I was still in charge of the Special forces,I would have finished him off.”
Wine’s Response
Bobi Wine, whose legal name is Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, responded by suspending his legal challenge to the 2021 election, which he lost to Museveni. Wine cited concerns for the safety of his family and legal team, according to RFI. He stated that pursuing the challenge would put them at risk given Kainerugaba’s threats.
“We are suspending the election petition. My family and I are not safe. My legal team is not safe. We cannot continue with this process when our lives are at risk.” – Bobi Wine, as reported by RFI.
Background
Yoweri Museveni has been president of Uganda since 1986. Bobi Wine has emerged as the leading opposition figure, gaining popularity among young Ugandans. The 2021 election was marred by allegations of fraud and violence. Wine previously challenged the results in court, but the Supreme Court dismissed the petition on technical grounds.
Muhoozi Kainerugaba is a general in the Ugandan army and has been increasingly prominent in political circles. He was previously commander of the Special Forces Command, an elite unit responsible for protecting the president.
As of January 21, 2024, the ugandan goverment has not officially commented on Kainerugaba’s statements.
