Ugandan politics has taken a dramatic turn as Kimanya-Kabonera MP, Abed Bwanika, launched a strong attack against Robert Kyagulanyi, better known as Bobi Wine, the leader of the National Unity Platform (NUP). Bwanika, once an ally of Bobi Wine, now says he regrets ever calling him “Mr. President” and accuses him of having a hidden plan to take over political leadership in Buganda by sidelining respected figures.
Speaking during a press briefing with his supporters, Bwanika expressed disappointment, saying he used to believe Bobi Wine stood for genuine change in Uganda. But now, he claims, Bobi Wine is more interested in replacing experienced Buganda leaders with party loyalists to tighten his grip on the region.
“I trusted him,” Bwanika admitted. “I thought he cared about democracy and progress. But it’s clear now—he just wants total control, even if it means pushing out leaders who truly represent our people.”
Bwanika strongly criticized NUP’s decision to front David Lewis Rubongoya for Kampala Central and Alex Waiswa Mufumbiro for Nakawa Division. He believes these decisions ignore the voices of the people in Buganda and show that the party leadership is out of touch with the region’s needs.
“These candidates are not chosen by the people—they’re selected by the top leadership,” he said. “Buganda deserves leaders who understand our culture, values, and challenges.”
His remarks have sparked a wave of reaction. Some members of the opposition back Bwanika’s position, arguing that Bobi Wine needs to be more inclusive and less controlling. Others worry that this public fallout could weaken the opposition’s strength ahead of Uganda’s 2026 elections.
As political tensions rise, it’s clear that Bwanika’s words have stirred a deep conversation—one that could reshape alliances and strategies within Uganda’s opposition. Whether this rift will lead to change or cause more division remains to be seen. What’s certain is that Abed Bwanika is now one of Bobi Wine’s loudest critics.
