The Uganda Law Society (ULS) has formally demanded the immediate withdrawal of police personnel from the Magere residence of National Unity Platform leader Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine, citing what it says is continued defiance of a High Court ruling.
In a letter dated January 30, 2026, and addressed to the Inspector General of Police, Abbas Byakagaba, the lawyers’ body condemned what it described as the unlawful and indefinite restriction of Kyagulanyi’s freedom through sustained police deployment at his home in Wakiso District.
“In pursuance of our mandate under Section 3 of the Uganda Law Society Act Cap 305, we demand the immediate withdrawal of police personnel from the residence of Hon. Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu in Magere, Wakiso,” the letter states.
ULS referenced a High Court decision in Miscellaneous Cause No. 16 of 2021, Robert Kyagulanyi and Barbara Kyagulanyi v Attorney General and two others, in which the court ruled that the continued confinement of Kyagulanyi to his home was unlawful and violated his right to personal liberty.
“The Court unequivocally held that the continued indefinite restriction and confinement of Hon. Kyagulanyi to his home was unlawful, and was an infringement to his right to personal liberty,” ULS said.
According to the legal body, the ongoing police deployment has also resulted in serious humanitarian consequences for Kyagulanyi and his family, including restricted access to essential supplies.
“The current police deployment bars access to essential supplies, including food and other basic necessities, thereby subjecting the family to cruel, inhumane and degrading treatment,” the letter reads.
ULS further argued that the police action violates multiple rights enshrined in the 1995 Constitution, including freedom of movement and the right to an adequate standard of living.
The society warned that continued disregard of court orders by law enforcement agencies threatens the integrity of the justice system.
“The Uganda Police Force is duty-bound to act within the confines of the law, to respect court orders, and to uphold the human rights and dignity of all persons without discrimination,” the letter states, adding that defiance of judicial decisions “undermines the rule of law, and is an abuse of judicial power.”
The letter was signed by ULS Vice President Asiimwe Anthony and copied to the Attorney General and the Minister of Internal Affairs.
Official receipt stamps from both the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs and the Office of the Minister for Internal Affairs indicate the correspondence was received on January 30, 2026.
By the time of publication, police had not publicly responded to the demands raised by the Uganda Law Society.