National Unity Platform president Robert Kyagulanyi aka Bobi Wine has denied allegations that he has called upon Ugandans to riot ahead of the 2026 general elections following President Yoweri Museveni’s warning.
Kyagulanyi was responding to the statements of president Yoweri Museveni who explained that it is suicidal for the public to believe that they can overwhelm the armed forces in a riot situation.
While speaking in Kisozi, December 17, Museveni warned against riots stressing that whoever attempts to destabilize the country will regret it.
“Don’t listen to [Robert] Kyagulanyi; his comments about our security lack foresight,” he said before adding.
“His claim that there are not enough soldiers to match rioters is misguided. One soldier carries 120 bullets… do the math. Uganda can not be destabilised, and anyone who attempts it will live to regret.”
At the sametime , Museveni warned security personnel against using excessive force during elections, saying beatings and torture were unnecessary and avoidable.
“Beating people shows lack of patience. Torture during elections is not necessary, and I will engage the security forces on this,” Museveni said, while stressing that maintaining peace remained a national priority.
“No one will be allowed to disturb Uganda’s peace. Those who attempt to cause disorder will be dealt with according to the law,” he added.
The president also rejected arguments that security agencies are overstretched during public disorder, saying discipline and organisation, rather than numbers, are key to maintaining law and order. “I have heard statements suggesting there are few soldiers and many rioters. Peace and order are maintained through organisation, not numbers alone,” he said.
