Uganda opposition leader Bobi Wine says under house arrest

Police denied Wine had been arrested, saying they had 'escorted' the 41-year-old from Uganda's Entebbe International Airport to his home.

Wine, a popstar-turned-politician who ran against veteran President Yoweri Museveni in Uganda’s last election in 2021, has been arrested numerous times. “We wish to inform the public that the NUP president, Hon. Kyagulanyi Robert was successfully escorted by our security team from Entebbe to his home in Magere,” the Uganda Police Force said on X, formally Twitter.“He reached his home around 11:20 am, and is with his family and friends. Disregard rumours of his arrest by propagandists.”

Last month, Ugandan police announced they were banning rallies being organised by the National Unity Platform across the country because of public order issues.Wine made a failed bid for the presidency in 2021 in a tense election against Museveni, who has ruled over Uganda with an iron fist since 1986.

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