SENTEMA ROAD-(MaraviPost)-Police fired teargas to disperse supporters of National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, alias Bobi Wine, along Sentema Road as he headed to Busiro North and South constituencies for his campaigns.
A police vehicle also struck boda boda riders who were part of Bobi Wine’s convoy, escalating tensions between the opposition leader’s supporters and law enforcement.
The incident is part of a larger pattern of disruptions and clashes between Bobi Wine’s supporters and police, with similar events occurring in Mukono, Kawempe, and other areas.
Bobi Wine has accused the government of deploying excessive security measures to hinder his campaign, while police have defended their actions as necessary to maintain order.
The opposition leader’s campaign has faced repeated disruptions, with reports of teargas, live bullets, and arrests of supporters, raising concerns about the safety and freedom of political expression in Uganda.
Bobi Wine’s popularity among Uganda’s youth and his criticism of President Yoweri Museveni’s government have made him a key figure in the country’s political landscape.
The upcoming presidential election on January 15, 2026, has heightened tensions, with Bobi Wine seen as Museveni’s closest challenger among seven candidates.