In a dramatic response to a series of erratic social media posts by Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine, has dared the military leader to catch him if he can.
The challenge came after Gen. Muhoozi posted on X, formerly Twitter, that the military was hunting for Bobi Wine, who is currently in hiding. Gen. Muhoozi described Bobi Wine as “wanted dead or alive” and stated that it did not matter how long it took for security forces to apprehend him.
In a post on X this morning, Bobi Wine attached a screenshot of Gen. Muhoozi’s post and responded, “A rebel without a gun, hiding in plain sight and yet you can’t find me because I’m concealed by the people.” The opposition leader’s response has sparked widespread reaction on social media, with many Ugandans expressing outrage and concern over the safety of opposition figures in the country.
The controversy began after Gen. Muhoozi revealed that the military had briefly detained Bobi Wine’s wife, Barbie Kyagulanyi, during a raid on their Magere residence. However, in a surprising turn of events, Gen. Muhoozi seemed to backtrack on his earlier comments, describing Barbie as a “decent lady” and stating that any soldier who attempted to touch her would be punished severely.
The developments come amid renewed debate over the safety of opposition figures in Uganda, particularly after the disputed presidential election on January 15, 2026.
Bobi Wine, the leader of the National Unity Platform (NUP), was President Yoweri Museveni’s main challenger in the election, which the Electoral Commission declared Museveni won with 72% of the vote against Bobi Wine’s 24%. Bobi Wine and his party rejected the results, citing widespread irregularities.
The government and police officials have previously denied that the state was pursuing or hunting Bobi Wine, but Gen. Muhoozi’s comments have raised concerns about the intentions of the military and the government. The situation remains tense, with many Ugandans calling for calm and restraint.
As the situation continues to unfold, Bobi Wine’s dare to Gen. Muhoozi has set the stage for a potentially dramatic confrontation. Will the military be able to catch Bobi Wine, or will he continue to evade capture? Only time will tell.
