Ugandan opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, on Saturday faced yet another dramatic standoff after a military convoy blocked his procession as he attempted to access a campaign venue in Gulu.
A viral video circulating online captured the tense moments as Wine’s convoy was halted by heavily armed security personnel who insisted he would not proceed.
In the footage, Bobi Wine is heard pleading with the officers to allow his entourage to continue peacefully, urging them to avoid unnecessary confrontation.
Despite his appeals, the military stood their ground, dispersing the growing crowd of supporters who had gathered along the road to welcome him.
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According to sources on the ground, the confrontation began early in the morning when Wine’s team left their hotel in Gulu, only to find all roads leading to the venue barricaded.
Several supporters who attempted to approach the area were reportedly chased away, with some claiming they were beaten and ordered to return home.
The incident has sparked widespread reactions across Uganda, with many citizens calling on President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni’s administration to allow opposition candidates to campaign freely.
Critics argue that such repeated blockades undermine democratic processes ahead of the highly anticipated January 2026 general elections.
This is not the first time Bobi Wine’s campaigns have faced disruptions. His team has previously reported hotel raids, harassment, and forceful eviction of allies from their accommodation.
Opposition members say such actions are part of a broader pattern aimed at frustrating his political movement.
As the electoral season intensifies, human rights groups and international observers are expected to keep a close watch on Uganda’s political climate.
Meanwhile, Bobi Wine has vowed to continue with his plans, insisting that no amount of intimidation will silence the voice of Ugandans seeking change.
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