The complete withdrawal of security forces from the Magere residence of former Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, former presidential candidate of National Unity Platform, could indicate preparations for his return to Uganda, according to former Common Man’s Party presidential candidate Mubarak Munyagwa Sserunga.
Speaking during NBS Barometer, Munyagwa described the development as part of a broader, coordinated post-election plan.
“As I mentioned before, this is an insider project with a well-defined script from the time elections ended to the time of swearing in aimed at favouring President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni. Security has now vacated to prepare the home for Kyagulanyi’s return,” he said.
The withdrawal follows a two-month deployment of police and military personnel that had effectively restricted access to Bobi Wine’s private residence in Magere, Wakiso District. Residents confirmed that all security vehicles left early Tuesday morning, leaving the property fully accessible.
Bobi Wine continues his international engagements, including meetings on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., and recently addressed the Geneva Summit and European Union officials regarding Uganda’s electoral process and human rights.
To maintain continuity within NUP during his absence, he appointed Lina Zedriga Waru as acting party president.
Bobi Wine has rejected the official election results declaring President Museveni the winner, describing them as “fake” and accusing the Electoral Commission of Uganda of manipulation, though no substantiated evidence has been presented. He has ruled out legal action, instead calling for peaceful demonstrations by supporters.
Government officials, including ICT Minister Chris Baryomunsi, Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja, and State Minister for Foreign Affairs Henry Oryem Okello, have dismissed claims of persecution and criticised his international outreach as seeking sympathy abroad.
As of press time, Police Spokesperson Kituuma Rusoke had not issued an official statement regarding the withdrawal.
