Leader of the National Unity Platform, Robert Kyagulanyi also known as Bobi Wine has intensified his criticism of Uganda's opposition, accusing some leaders of prioritizing their personal ambitions over the collective effort to challenge President Yoweri Museveni's long-standing rule.
In a recent post on his X (formerly Twitter) account, Bobi Wine expressed frustration with opposition figures he believes are more focused on securing their positions within the opposition than on unseating Museveni.
"As I said in 2018, 'Some people in the opposition are only concerned about their positions in the opposition that they will fight any composition that threatens their positions in the opposition.' They're zero concerned about removing Museveni as long as they're comfortable in the opposition," he wrote.
These comments have reignited concerns about the unity and effectiveness of Uganda's opposition parties, sparking renewed discussions about whether the opposition is genuinely committed to political change or merely interested in maintaining their own power.
Internal divisions within Uganda's opposition have been a topic of debate for many years, with many citizens and political analysts pointing out that these rifts have significantly weakened the opposition's ability to present a united front against Museveni's nearly four-decade rule.
Bobi Wine's remarks bring this issue into sharper focus, highlighting the challenges that continue to undermine the opposition's efforts.
As Uganda approaches future elections, whether opposition leaders can set aside their personal ambitions and unite to effectively challenge Museveni remains a pressing concern.