By Afrireport 
Uganda’s political tensions have intensified following fresh claims by opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine.
He remains under constant threat in the aftermath of the country’s disputed presidential election.
In a strongly worded statement, Kyagulanyi accused the government of President Yoweri Museveni of orchestrating a sustained campaign of intimidation, violence and repression against him, his family, and his supporters.
Kyagulanyi alleged that President Museveni’s son holds a senior position in the security establishment. He has continued to issue threats against Kyagulanyi. This has forced supporters to organize protection for his safety.
He further claimed that his wife is still recovering from trauma after what he described as an overnight raid and assault by security forces at their home an incident that has drawn condemnation from human rights groups in the past but remains disputed by authorities.
According to the opposition leader, thousands of his supporters have been violently arrested and detained across the country since the election period.
He also claimed that several supporters were killed during security operations, describing the deaths as cold blooded murders.
These allegations add to long standing accusations by opposition figures and civil society organizations that Ugandan security agencies routinely use excessive force to suppress dissent.
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Kyagulanyi said his residence remains surrounded by the military, effectively placing him under de facto house arrest.
He linked the crackdown directly to the outcome of the presidential election, in which he insists the incumbent suffered a nationwide rejection.
He accused the government of shutting down the internet during the polls and declaring victory at gunpoint, claims that echo earlier criticism from international observers who raised concerns about restrictions on freedoms and the conduct of the vote.
The Ugandan government has consistently denied allegations of electoral fraud and human rights abuses, maintaining that security measures were necessary to preserve law and order.
Officials have previously dismissed opposition claims as exaggerated or politically motivated.
Despite the pressure, Kyagulanyi struck a defiant tone, reaffirming his commitment to what he called the liberation of Uganda from criminal rule.
He expressed confidence that Ugandans would ultimately prevail, invoking the civil rights anthem We Shall Overcome as a symbol of hope and resilience.
As Uganda remains deeply polarized, the latest claims underscore the unresolved tensions following the election and renew calls for accountability, dialogue and respect for democratic freedoms in the East African nation.
