Former intelligence operative and political analyst Charles Rwomushana has called for scrutiny over how former Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, former presidential candidate of National Unity Platform, left Uganda, raising potential immigration and security questions.
Speaking on NBS Barometer, Rwomushana urged authorities to clarify whether Bobi Wine’s passport and exit procedures complied with regulations, suggesting possible irregularities if not properly documented.
“We need to establish how Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu left the country and how his passport was stamped. If not, that raises an immigration issue,” he said.
He further commented on the two-month security deployment at Bobi Wine’s Magere, Wakiso District residence, noting that such measures may not have been solely about the individual but could relate to signals or activities originating from the property.
“What is key is to examine the purpose as to why there was security at Kyagulanyi’s residence. It’s possible that Kyagulanyi’s home had a signal that security was interested in, regardless of whether he knew about it or not,” Rwomushana said.
The security withdrawal coincides with Bobi Wine’s international engagements, including meetings on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. and participation in the Geneva Summit, aimed at raising awareness about Uganda’s electoral process and human rights issues.
To maintain continuity within NUP, Bobi Wine appointed Lina Zedriga Waru as acting party president during his absence.
Bobi Wine has continued to reject the official election results, which declared Yoweri Kaguta Museveni the winner, describing them as “fake” and alleging manipulation by the Electoral Commission of Uganda”.
Government officials, including ICT Minister Chris Baryomunsi, Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja, and State Minister for Foreign Affairs Henry Oryem Okello, have dismissed claims of political persecution, clarifying that prior security deployments were precautionary.
Police Spokesperson Kituuma Rusoke had not issued an official statement on the withdrawal at the time of reporting.