Bobi Wine: A Quest for Change in Uganda

Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine, also a pop singer, plans to run against President Yoweri Museveni in the next presidential election. Wine criticizes Western nations for neglecting Uganda's human rights violations and aims to galvanize citizens to demand change. Wine's past allegations of electoral misconduct remain unaddressed.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 09-05-2025 18:53 IST | Created: 09-05-2025 18:53 IST
Bobi Wine: A Quest for Change in Uganda

Ugandan opposition figure and renowned musician Bobi Wine has announced plans to challenge the long-standing President Yoweri Museveni in the upcoming presidential election set for January.

Wine, formally known as Robert Kyagulanyi, expressed his intent to run and criticized the lack of international response to Uganda's human rights issues, claiming Western nations prioritize business over human rights.

In a recent interview, Wine underscored his commitment to galvanizing public demand for political change while reiterating his past allegations of electoral misconduct in the 2021 election.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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