The National Resistance Movement (NRM) Director of Communication, Emmanuel Lumala Dombo, has described former National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine, as a “dramatic figure” in reference to his post-election actions.
“Imagine if an anonymous individual harmed Robert Kyagulanyi, who would people blame? That is why the President instructed that his bulletproof vehicle be released,” Dombo said during NBS Barometer on Tuesday.
"Check his history, he studied Music, Dance and Drama. Robert Kyagulanyi is a dramatic figure who understands how to stage events."
Dombo’s comments followed Bobi Wine’s announcement on Saturday that he is temporarily leaving Uganda after more than eight weeks of operating from undisclosed locations.
The trip abroad is intended to enhance international engagement concerning the outcome of the recent presidential election.
While in hiding, Bobi Wine addressed the Geneva Summit and the European Union online, raising concerns about Uganda’s electoral process, and has indicated he plans to continue these engagements in person abroad.
“I am announcing my brief exit from the country to handle important work. Over the next few weeks, I will engage with our friends in the diaspora before returning to Uganda to continue the push for freedom and democracy,” Bobi Wine said in a viral video posted on his social media platforms.
During his absence, Bobi Wine appointed NUP Vice President for Western Uganda, Dr. Lina Zedriga Waru, who recently returned from prison, as acting president of the party.
Since the January 15, 2026 election, Bobi Wine has openly rejected the results, labeling them “fake” and accusing the Electoral Commission of Uganda of manipulating the process.
He has also alleged that the Commission announced results without providing the mandatory Declaration of Results forms, although no substantial evidence has been provided.
On January 16, 2026, Bobi Wine reportedly went into hiding after a security operation at his Magere residence. He claims he evaded “snatch squads” during what he described as a heavy military siege, asserting that the people of Uganda protected him. The government, however, has consistently denied targeting him.
Despite the controversy, Bobi Wine has stated he will not challenge the results in court, citing a lack of faith in the judiciary.
Instead, he has urged his supporters to engage in peaceful protests as a demonstration against what he describes as a stolen election.
