Uganda on Edge as Army Chief Threatens to Kill Bobi Wine, Fueling National and International Outrage After Museveni’s Disputed Election Victory

Uganda faces renewed tension after shocking threats from the country’s army chief. The remarks targeted opposition leader Bobi Wine. They came days after President Yoweri Museveni was declared the election winner. Public anger rose fast. Fear spread just as quickly.

General Muhoozi Kainerugaba made the statements online. He leads Uganda’s armed forces. He is also the president’s son. His posts claimed security forces had killed opposition supporters. He then threatened Bobi Wine directly. The messages triggered outrage across the country. They also drew attention abroad.

Museveni, 81, secured another term in office. Officials said he won with more than 70 percent of the vote. Critics disagreed. Election observers raised red flags. Rights groups spoke of intimidation and arrests. Bobi Wine rejected the results. He said security forces raided his home. He said he was forced into hiding.

Tensions rose further after Muhoozi issued an ultimatum. He demanded Bobi Wine surrender. He warned of harsh consequences. He insisted the threats were his own. He said his father was not involved. The comments shocked many Ugandans. They also alarmed diplomats and activists.

Bobi Wine responded strongly. He accused security agencies of targeting him. He described night raids and heavy surveillance. He said power was cut at his home. He said helicopters circled overhead. His wife, he added, remained under close watch. Still, he vowed to reappear. He said he would speak when ready.

At the same time, the crackdown widened. Police arrested dozens of opposition members in Kampala. Courts charged them with assembly-related offences. Party officials denied wrongdoing. They said many detainees were polling agents. Small protests followed. Police broke them up within hours.

International concern is growing. The UN had warned earlier about excessive force during the campaign. Now, critics say the army chief’s words deepen the crisis. They warn the statements threaten the rule of law. They fear more repression may follow.

Museveni has ruled since 1986. His latest win could keep him in power until 2031. Uganda now stands at a tense crossroads. The country remains divided. The days ahead look uncertain.