The party of the main opposition candidate in Uganda’s presidential election, Bobi Wine, says he’s been forcibly removed from his home and taken by a helicopter to an unknown location.
Internet access has been cut, making it difficult to verify this claim and leaving many in uncertainty about Bobi Wine’s fate.
The local police told the BBC they were not aware of the incident, adding to the confusion and concerns about the situation.
Bobi Wine had earlier said he’d been placed under house arrest by the military, in his compound, restricting his movement and communication.
He’d also called for resistance, saying Thursday’s vote had been rigged, sparking fears of escalating tensions.
Bobi Wine had been standing against Uganda’s long-standing president, Yoweri Museveni, who has been in power for four decades and was seeking a seventh presidential term.
The election has been marred by allegations of intimidation, violence, and repression, with the United Nations warning of human rights abuses.
The situation remains fluid, with many awaiting clarity on Bobi Wine’s whereabouts and the implications for Uganda’s political landscape.
