"Stop Begging Me To Rejoin Your Party, I'm Not Oppressed, I’m Different from You" Fik Gaza Fires Back at Bobi Wine’s Camp

Ugandan singer Fik Gaza has landed in hot water after mocking Bobi Wine’s supporters, commonly known as “Foot Soldiers,” just weeks after officially abandoning the National Unity Platform (NUP) for the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM).

In a viral video, Fik Gaza bluntly dismissed NUP followers, saying he could never be forced to identify with their struggles. “I am not part of the oppressed. When I realised I was oppressed, I looked for ways to better my life, so don’t force me to be part of the oppressed,” he said.

The comments have triggered massive backlash on social media. Many fans branded him a “traitor” who has betrayed the love, platform, and support once given to him by Bobi Wine and the NUP movement. Some even accused him of switching sides for a “small reward” from the ruling party.

Gaza, however, remains unapologetic. Earlier this month, he publicly defected to the NRM, marking a complete break from the opposition. Since then, he has taken on a new role as a vocal critic of his former political home while singing praises for President Yoweri Museveni.

During an NRM rally held at Kololo, the singer doubled down on his decision. “I stayed long in darkness,” he declared. “We were fooled into thinking we would be liberated under NUP, yet President Museveni had already liberated Uganda. I love the President for his endless support for the ghetto people.”

His remarks sparked heated debate, with many observers suggesting that Gaza is intentionally provoking his former allies to stay relevant. Others argue that he is simply aligning himself with those he believes can offer him financial and political security.

For NUP supporters, however, his words cut deep. Many have been quick to remind Gaza that his music career thrived largely because of the love and support from the ghetto communities and Bobi Wine’s movement. To them, his defection feels like betrayal.

Despite the criticism, Gaza seems determined to push forward with his new political identity. He has appeared at several NRM gatherings and continues to distance himself from his past affiliation with Bobi Wine.

Political analysts say the singer’s switch reflects the wider struggle between Uganda’s opposition and the ruling party, where public figures often find themselves pressured to choose sides. Gaza’s case, however, stands out because of the sharpness of his words against his former comrades.

As 2026 elections approach, Fik Gaza’s defection and controversial statements are likely to remain a talking point. Whether his career survives the backlash or gains strength from his new political base remains to be seen, but one thing is certain—his decision has left him at the center of Uganda’s heated political conversation.