Africa-Press – Uganda. Presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, has cancelled two planned rallies in Iganga Municipality and across Iganga District after police and military officers blocked key roads leading to the area.
Kyagulanyi, who had earlier held a rally at Mayuge District Headquarters, was en route to Iganga when security forces established roadblocks, particularly at Mbaale Trading Centre.
The obstruction made it impossible for him and his team to continue, forcing him to call off the scheduled events.
Speaking to supporters from a temporary location near the blockade, Kyagulanyi accused security forces of deliberately attempting to disrupt his campaign.
“These operatives are doing everything possible to provoke our supporters into confrontations, but I urge you to remain calm,” he said.
He announced plans to meet with Justice Simon Byabakama, chairperson of the Electoral Commission, to formally protest what he described as violations of the agreed-upon electoral roadmap.
“I want to give the security the microphone to tell us the reason why they are blocking us,” Kyagulanyi said.
“Mr Byabakama, are we not allowed to campaign as presidential candidates? We want the Electoral Commission to clarify whether I am a candidate like the rest, or if I am being treated differently. Why are others allowed to use public roads and we are not?”
Kyagulanyi cited other candidates, including FDC’s Nathan Nandala Mafabi, who he claims have been permitted to hold rallies in similar areas without interference.
He further alleged that his campaign has repeatedly faced obstacles, being diverted through difficult rural routes and blocked from lakeshore communities—actions he calls unlawful and targeted.
At Mbaale, he confronted security officers about being barred from reaching his campaign venue but reported that no explanation was provided.
Despite the disruption, Kyagulanyi assured supporters that the canceled rallies would be rescheduled.
During his Mayuge rally, he reiterated his pledge to fight for the release of political prisoners—including many Muslims—whom he says have been unjustly imprisoned.
He also vowed to demilitarize Uganda’s lakes, criticizing the heavy military presence in fishing communities.
Friday marks the fifth day of Uganda’s presidential campaigns, with tensions between Kyagulanyi’s team and security forces continuing to rise.
The National Unity Platform (NUP) has faced repeated obstacles in securing venues nationwide, raising concerns about fairness in the electoral process.
Police, however, said the roadblocks were a response to Kyagulanyi deviating from the agreed campaign route through Namungalwe and Iganga Municipality.
Busoga East Police spokesperson Michael Kasadha noted, “Blocking of Kyagulanyi was after deviating from the agreed routes that en route him to Namungalwe through Iganga Municipality.”
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