Archive · 24 Sep 2025
Ugandan President Museveni Faces Bobi Wine in Election
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni, who has been in power since 1986, has been cleared to run for reelection.
He will face pop star Bobi Wine, who came in second in the 2021 election and claims the results were rigged.
Museveni's son has also threatened Wine.
Wine says his party members are illegally detained and tortured, while the government denies these accusations.
Wine says he wants to help the youth, farmers and unemployed.
The election could significantly extend Museveni's time in power, potentially to almost 50 years.
Bobi Wine cleared to challenge Yoweri Museveni in the upcoming election.
Museveni has ruled Uganda since 1986 and is 81 years old.
Wine lost the previous election in 2021, claiming voter fraud.
Wine's party alleges kidnapping and torture of its supporters.
Wine aims to address youth unemployment and other issues.
- Who
- Yoweri Museveni and Bobi Wine
- What
- Bobi Wine cleared to challenge Museveni.
- When
- The election is planned for early next year.
- Where
- Uganda
- Why
- To potentially extend Museveni's rule and challenge him for power.
Opposition Perspective
Government Perspective
Treatment of Supporters
Opposition Perspective
NUP supporters and officials are subject to kidnapping, illegal detention, and torture.
Government Perspective
Security forces only detain people based on legitimate suspicions of a crime.
Election Integrity
Opposition Perspective
Wine says his victory was stolen.
Government Perspective
The government denies these claims.
- President
- Yoweri Museveni
- Age
- 81
- Opposition Leader
- Bobi Wine
- Wine's Real Name
- Robert Kyagulanyi
- Museveni's Tenure Start
- 1986