National Unity Platform (NUP) leader Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, has explained why he continues to amplify posts by Chief of Defence Forces Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, saying his aim is to expose what he describes as wrongdoing by the government rather than promote the army chief.
Speaking during an interview with journalist Isaac Kaiyz Kawalya, Bobi Wine said reposting Gen. Muhoozi’s statements helps push them to a wider international audience because his social media platforms reach millions of people.He argued that when opposition figures make accusations against President Yoweri Museveni’s government, some people dismiss them, but statements made by senior government officials can attract more attention and allow the public to judge for themselves.
“The same applies to his son. When he posts on social media, he does not have a lot of followers like me. That is why when he posts, I amplify it to the world,” Bobi Wine said.The NUP leader said he believes exposing controversial statements from powerful figures can increase international scrutiny of Uganda’s political situation. He compared his approach to the anti-apartheid struggle, arguing that global awareness played a key role in challenging past injustices.Bobi Wine also claimed that the United States had previously been sending Uganda about $1 billion annually but reduced the amount after opposition activists exposed alleged abuses by President Museveni’s government.
“The US has been sending $1 billion a year, they have reduced this amount because we exposed the president,” he claimed.The opposition leader’s remarks come as he continues his international campaign, using social media and engagements abroad to raise concerns about governance, human rights and political freedoms in Uganda. His claims about foreign aid reductions and their causes, however, remain allegations that require independent verification.(For adverts, inquiries news, send us a message on +211929244599)
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