By Burnett Munthali

Opposition presidential candidate Bobi Wine has blasted the ruling party, DPP, for its selective justice, alleging that it drops charges against its own officials while persecuting opposition members.

The same DPP has refused to transfer the cases of opposition comrades, the political prisoners, from the military court to civilian courts for over a year, despite a Supreme Court ruling.

This week, the DPP dropped charges against three NRM MPs accused of corruption and abuse of office, a move Wine sees as a blatant example of the party’s bias.

The DPP also recently dropped charges against Museveni’s minister Amos Lugoloobi, who was accused of stealing ironsheets meant for the poor, further fueling Wine’s claims of a two-tiered justice system.

Wine alleges that the DPP is using trumped-up charges to detain opposition members for extended periods, a tactic he says will be challenged on January 15th.

The opposition leader has announced that the “#CourtOfThePeople” will sit on January 15th to demand the release of all those under illegal detention and ensure that state institutions are not used to oppress the people.

Wine is urging citizens to use the #ProtestVote2026 to bring an end to these injustices and turn the tide in favor of the people.

The planned “Court of the People” event is seen as a bold move to mobilize public opinion against the government and demand accountability.

Wine’s statement has sparked widespread interest and support, with many calling for an end to the alleged abuses of power.

As January 15th approaches, tensions are expected to rise, and the nation is bracing for a showdown between the opposition and the government.

The outcome of this standoff remains uncertain, but one thing is clear: Bobi Wine and his supporters are determined to challenge the status quo and fight for justice.

The people of Uganda are watching, and the world is taking notice – will justice prevail?