Uganda Election 2026: Bobi Wine Claims Daring Escape as Museveni Leads
Uganda Election 2026: Opposition leader Bobi Wine claims he escaped house arrest while Yoweri Museveni maintains a commanding lead amid fraud allegations and an internet blackout.
A daring escape or a baseless claim? Uganda’s election has reached a breaking point as opposition leader Bobi Wine announced he fled house arrest during a night raid. The military, however, remains adamant that he hasn't left his premises, calling the reports "unfounded."
The Controversy Surrounding Bobi Wine Escape in Uganda Election 2026
According to reports from the BBC, the 43-year-old pop star-turned-politician claimed security forces switched off his power and disabled CCTV cameras before he managed to escape. "I am currently not at home," Bobi Wine stated via Facebook, though he noted his wife remains under house arrest. Police spokesperson Kituuma Rusoke dismissed these claims, asserting that access to Wine’s home is merely "controlled" due to security interests.
Museveni Set to Extend 40-Year Rule
Current data from 94% of polling stations shows President Yoweri Museveni with 72% of the vote, while Bobi Wine trails with 24%. Museveni, 81, is seeking a seventh term after first taking power in 1986. While Wine has condemned the results as "fake" and cited "ballot stuffing," he hasn't yet provided concrete evidence. The US Embassy has alerted its citizens following reports of security forces using tear gas to disperse gatherings.
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