National Unity Platform (NUP) president Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, has penned an emotional letter to detained opposition leader Erias Lukwago, describing his continued imprisonment as painful and politically motivated.
In the handwritten letter dated July 8, 2026, Kyagulanyi said he was heartbroken after watching Lukwago plead for bail to access medical treatment, comparing his situation to that of the late Muhammad Ssegirinya, whose health deteriorated while in detention.Lukwago, the People’s Front for Freedom (PFF) leader and former Kampala Lord Mayor, was arrested on June 15 and later charged with misprision of treason in a case linked to Dr. Kizza Besigye and Haji Obed Lutale.
He has denied the allegations, while his supporters insist the charges are politically motivated.In the letter, Bobi Wine praised Lukwago for dedicating his legal career to defending victims of injustice, recalling how Lukwago stood by him after his 2018 arrest in Arua.
He wrote that Lukwago’s “only crime is refusing to kneel before Museveni and his family” and expressed regret that he could not visit him because he is currently outside Uganda.The message has renewed debate over the treatment of opposition leaders, with Lukwago’s supporters calling for justice, respect for legal rights, and his immediate release.(For adverts, inquiries news, send us a message on +211929244599)
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