Opposition leader Bobi Wine has spoken out following Monday’s standoff at his residence in Magere, describing the continued security deployment around his home as an “illegal siege” and accusing authorities of violating his constitutional rights.
In a statement posted on his social media platforms on Monday evening, the National Unity Platform (NUP) president whose real name is Robert Kyagulanyi condemned the blocking of lawyers and Members of Parliament who had attempted to access his residence earlier in the day.
“The regime continues to illegally occupy my home and deny access to my lawyers and colleagues without any lawful justification,” he wrote, adding that such actions were intended to intimidate both him and his supporters.
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His remarks came hours after police denied entry to a delegation of legislators and human rights lawyers affiliated with the National Unity Platform, who had travelled to Magere to assess the situation inside the compound.
The group, led by NUP deputy president whip John Baptist Nambeshe, was turned away at the gate by armed officers who insisted on written clearance from the Inspector General of Police. During the confrontation, human rights lawyer Kakulu Tumusiime was arrested and briefly detained, drawing condemnation from opposition figures and civil society actors.
Security forces have maintained a visible presence around the Magere residence since the January 15, 2026 general elections, in which President Yoweri Museveni was declared winner. Bobi Wine rejected the results, citing alleged irregularities, and has remained a vocal critic of the government’s post-election conduct.
In his latest post, Bobi Wine accused security agencies of acting outside the law and called on the international community to take note of what he termed “continued repression.”
Police officials have previously defended the deployment, describing it as a necessary security measure aimed at maintaining public order. Authorities have not yet publicly responded to Bobi Wine’s latest remarks.
Human rights advocates say the denial of access to legal counsel and lawmakers raises serious constitutional questions, particularly regarding due process and freedom of movement. Legal experts argue that prolonged occupation of a private residence without clear court orders could amount to a violation of fundamental rights.
By press time, security personnel remained stationed around the Magere property, The situation, however, continues to draw national attention amid an already tense political climate.
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