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Yesterday, Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine, addressed an impassioned gathering of Ugandans living in Johannesburg, South Africa, with a powerful call to action: to unite in the struggle to remove President Yoweri Museveni and usher in a new era of freedom, justice, and accountability in Uganda.
The leader of the National Unity Platform (NUP), who has become the face of Uganda’s opposition movement, reminded the diaspora that “we all have an equal share in our country, which we must fight to reclaim.” He emphasized that ownership of one’s country comes with the responsibility to defend it from tyranny and oppression.
“To whom much is given, much is expected,” he said, drawing inspiration from the teachings of the late Steve Biko, a revered South African anti-apartheid activist. Quoting Biko, Bobi Wine said, “The most powerful weapon in the hands of the oppressor is the mind of the oppressed.”
According to the NUP leader, Museveni’s regime continues to use manipulation, fear, and disinformation to keep Ugandans disempowered and divided. He urged his fellow countrymen and women to break free from mental chains: “We must all free our minds if our bodies are to be freed.”
Mobilizing the Diaspora: Lessons from the ANC
Drawing a historical parallel with the African National Congress (ANC) and its diaspora-led mobilization efforts during South Africa’s anti-apartheid struggle, Bobi Wine emphasized the critical role the Ugandan diaspora must play. He encouraged Ugandans abroad to organize, educate, and support the struggle for liberation back home, stating that the regime’s days are numbered if unity and purpose can be restored.
“The diaspora played a pivotal role in dismantling apartheid in South Africa. Likewise, you can and must play your part in bringing down dictatorship in Uganda,” Bobi Wine said.
A Caution Against Division
In a sharp rebuke to bloggers and online personalities who have fueled infighting among opposition supporters, Bobi Wine called for an end to the petty divisions. He condemned those who prioritize clicks and fame over the unity of the struggle.
“Stop sowing division where there should be unity,” he warned. “We have only one enemy — the regime of dictator Museveni. Our energy should be focused entirely on that enemy.”
Reclaiming Uganda
Bobi Wine’s message was clear and urgent: the time to act is now. As Uganda gears up for the 2026 general elections, and with increasing calls for accountability over corruption, land grabbing, and human rights violations, the NUP leader continues to galvanize support from both within Uganda and across the globe.
“We must mobilize massively. We must organize. And we must be ready — ready to free our nation, ready to reclaim our dignity, and ready to secure our future,” he concluded.
The Johannesburg gathering ended with chants of “People Power, Our Power,” as Ugandans in the diaspora pledged their commitment to the struggle for a free Uganda
