"If You Fear Prison, Leave NUP, Our Party Is For Die Hards" Bobi Wine Sets The Record Straight

National Unity Platform (NUP) leader Robert Kyagulanyi, widely known as Bobi Wine, has issued a stern warning to his supporters: those unwilling to face imprisonment should reconsider their involvement in the political struggle. He made these remarks during a speech at the NUP headquarters in Makerere-Kavule.

Bobi Wine revealed that he had received intelligence suggesting the government plans to arrest many of his close associates. “If you fear prison, please leave the struggle. I have information that they’re planning to arrest everyone around me,” he said, emphasizing the seriousness of the situation.

He urged his followers to stay committed, noting that political change demands courage and determination. Those unwilling to take risks, he said, should step aside to allow committed members to lead the movement.

The NUP president confirmed that his nomination would coincide with President Yoweri Museveni’s on September 23, setting the stage for a high-stakes political showdown ahead of the 2026 elections. “Since he has an after-nomination rally at Kololo, we shall also hold ours in Katwe. Those who are scared should not come. We are in a real struggle, and there’s no room for fear,” he said.

His remarks come as tensions rise across Uganda in the lead-up to the presidential election. Opposition leaders have faced repeated detentions in recent years, and analysts predict this trend may intensify during the campaign.

Bobi Wine framed this period as an opportunity for Ugandans to cast a protest vote against the current administration. By organizing rallies and mobilizing supporters, he aims to challenge the status quo and push for political reform.

Security nationwide has been heightened, with the Special Forces Command (SFC) expected to provide protection for all presidential candidates, reflecting the high stakes and tense atmosphere surrounding the elections.

Despite the risks, Bobi Wine urged his followers to remain steadfast, portraying the struggle as a fight for democracy and justice. His message is clear: political participation requires courage, and fear of imprisonment should not deter citizens from standing up for their beliefs.