Uganda Army chief apologises to US over Bobi Wine claims

Apology and Retraction by Uganda’s Army Chief

On Fri, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the army chief of Uganda, issued an apology to the United States. This followed an accusation that the US embassy in Kampala had assisted opposition leader Bobi Wine in evading authorities. He initially announced the suspension of all cooperation with the US embassy via social media but subsequently deleted the post, citing misinformation.

Following the recent presidential election, Bobi Wine has been in hiding. The election resulted in the re-election of Yoweri Museveni for a seventh term, a result contested by Wine. Tensions have escalated, with Kainerugaba threatening action against Wine and his supporters.

Kainerugaba claimed responsibility for a raid on Wine's residence, although he denied any harm to Wine during the incident. Wine has criticized the military's efforts to locate him, asserting their failure to capture him as a sign of weakness. The social media exchanges between Wine and Kainerugaba have contributed to rising tensions post-election.

The ongoing situation has caused concern among Ugandans regarding potential unrest. The interactions between the military and opposition figures remain a focal point of national attention.

Based on reporting by Africanews.