Tensions are escalating in Uganda following a reported military raid on the National Unity Platform (NUP) headquarters in Makerere-Kavule.
NUP President Kyagulanyi Ssentamu Robert, widely known as Bobi Wine, took to social media to condemn the incident, claiming that bullets were fired and several party members were injured and arrested.
“The military and police just raided the NUP Headquarters and fired bullets,” Bobi Wine stated. “Several comrades have been injured and others arrested. No explanation has been given for this criminality!”
The allegations paint a picture of a forceful intervention that has disrupted a planned meeting at the NUP headquarters.
Details surrounding the raid remain scarce, and independent verification of the events is still pending.
Law enforcement authorities have yet to release an official statement addressing the alleged raid, the reasons behind it, or the reported injuries and arrests.
This incident adds to a growing list of concerns regarding the treatment of the NUP and its members.
On June 7th, 2025, police actions similarly disrupted a NUP meeting in Jinja and Mityana.
Bobi Wine at the time criticized the authorities, stating, “Despite informing the police in time and making every effort to liaise with local police in various regions and districts, the police has raided and broken up meetings in all constituencies of Mityana and Jinja. Several comrades have been injured. In other districts, the police have simply declined to meet our teams on the ground. Not a sign of strength but panic and fear! The momentum for change is on.”
These repeated disruptions raise questions about the government’s commitment to allowing freedom of assembly and political expression, particularly for opposition parties.
Critics argue that such actions stifle dissent and undermine the democratic process.The NUP has rapidly gained popularity in recent years, positioning itself as a significant challenger to the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM).
The party’s platform focuses on issues of social justice, economic equality, and good governance, resonating with a large segment of the Ugandan population, especially the youth.
The alleged raid on the NUP headquarters is likely to further polarize the political landscape and exacerbate existing tensions.
It remains to be seen what the long-term impact of this incident will be on the NUP’s activities and the upcoming political climate in Uganda.
International observers and human rights organizations are likely to closely monitor the situation and call for investigations into the allegations of excessive force and unlawful
