National Unity Platform (NUP) leader Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine, has explained why he frequently reposts statements by Chief of Defence Forces Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, saying his aim is to expose what he describes as government actions to the international community.
Speaking in an interview with journalist Isaac Kaiyz Kawalya, Bobi Wine said he does not share Gen. Muhoozi’s posts to boost his popularity but to allow more people to see and judge the messages themselves.“I do not like what Museveni does, but it is important that I show it to the world. I show the world the evil that he does,” Bobi Wine said.He argued that when he personally criticises the government, some people dismiss his claims as opposition politics.
However, he believes sharing statements from government figures gives the public and international audiences an opportunity to assess them directly.Bobi Wine said Gen. Muhoozi’s posts often receive wider attention when he amplifies them because of his larger social media following.“When he posts, he does not have a lot of followers like me. That is why when he posts, I come out and amplify it to the world,” he said.The opposition leader compared his approach to the global campaigns that exposed apartheid in South Africa, saying international awareness can influence political change.
He also claimed that international pressure has affected Uganda’s relations with foreign partners, citing reduced financial support from some countries.Government supporters have previously accused Bobi Wine of portraying Uganda negatively abroad, but he maintains that his actions are aimed at demanding accountability and highlighting issues of governance, democracy and human rights.(For adverts, inquiries news, send us a message on +211929244599)
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