Ugandan President’s Son Claims 22 Opposition Members Killed, Warns Bobi Wine

Uganda has been plunged into renewed political tension after a senior military figure and son of President Yoweri Museveni publicly claimed that 22 members of the opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) were killed following last week’s general elections.

Muhoozi Kainerugaba, who serves as Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces and is the eldest son of President Museveni, posted a message on social media asserting that 22 “NUP terrorists” had been killed and implying that opposition leader Bobi Wine was the next target.

The statement, shared widely online, has sparked outrage among rights groups and opposition supporters who say it confirms a pattern of intimidation and violence against political opponents.

President Museveni was declared the winner of the recent election, securing a seventh term in office. The outcome has been widely disputed, with opposition leaders accusing the government of vote-rigging and security forces of targeting dissenting voices.

Wine has strongly rejected the election results and called them fraudulent, describing the process as marred by ballot stuffing, detention of polling officials, and widespread intimidation.

In his social media post, Muhoozi Kainerugaba suggested that Bobi Wine was the “23rd” target, a statement interpreted by many as a direct threat against the opposition leader.

The claim has heightened fears for the safety of political activists and opposition figures, especially as reports of violence against supporters have continued to emerge in various regions.

The NUP has condemned what it describes as a violent crackdown on its members and supporters. The party claims that security forces have used lethal force against campaign agents and activists, raising serious concerns about human rights violations and the future of political dissent in Uganda.

In response to the accusations, the government has maintained that its actions are necessary to maintain law and order.

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The public admission of killings by a senior military official has drawn condemnation from local activists and observers who say it undermines Uganda’s democratic process and violates basic human rights. Analysts warn that such statements could further destabilize the country and deepen

As Uganda remains on edge, many are watching closely for the government’s next moves and for any international response to the escalating crisis.