Mr Kyagulanyi left the country without the security forces’ knowledge. That is spectacular failure Number One.
Imagine this: On January 15, Ugandans are casting their ballots and are patiently waiting for the results to be announced. The Internet is switched off, security forces are all over Kampala streets, and nobody in the city is allowed to gather in groups.
The Electoral Commission is announcing provisional results at the National Tally Centre as they come in. Meanwhile, National Unity Platform (NUP) leader and presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, aka Bobi Wine, is in his house with his family.
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Uganda would still be the same if Bobi were left alone
WRITER: Musaazi Namiti. PHOTO/FILE/COURTESY
By Musaazi Namiti
What you need to know:
Imagine this: On January 15, Ugandans are casting their ballots and are patiently waiting for the results to be announced. The Internet is switched off, security forces are all over Kampala streets, and nobody in the city is allowed to gather in groups.
The Electoral Commission is announcing provisional results at the National Tally Centre as they come in. Meanwhile, National Unity Platform (NUP) leader and presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, aka Bobi Wine, is in his house with his family.
Puzzle of Bobi Wine’s escape from Uganda to abroad
National Unity Platform (NUP) party officials say Bobi Wine escape details are a sensitive information to share because it would hinder other people who would like to use the same channel to escape
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I’ll not negotiate for my freedom- Bobi Wine
Mr Kyaguanyi said he plans to return to Uganda and continue his fight for democracy, freedom, respect for human rights and rule of law
Magere: Bobi’s home looks deserted and free again
The LC1 of the area says there is now relief because initially, residents had been living in fear because many people were being abducted or beaten
How money, security broke backs of music stars around Bobi Wine
People Power coordinator in Acholi sub-region, Lucky Bosmic Otim, in a video clip on his Facebook wall recently announced he had abandoned Bobi Wine and his People Power and crossed over to NRM.
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