Ugandan opposition leader and presidential hopeful Bobi Wine has once again raised alarm over what he describes as sustained and escalating police brutality against his supporters during his campaign activities.

In fresh comments shared on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, Bobi Wine said security forces had violently disrupted his second rally of the day in Nakawa West, continuing a pattern he says has defined his political engagements for years.

In his statement, the National Unity Platform (NUP) leader said the violence broke out as he attempted to address supporters who had gathered.

“The usual brutality was prominently featured today as we made it to our second rally venue in Nakawa West. Several of our supporters were beaten; the regime police used projectiles of tear gas to disperse our enthusiastic supporters, but all this has not worked out,” he wrote.

Wine called out the authorities for intentionally using force to instil fear and discourage public association with his movement.

“The regime believes that by applying full-scale violence on us, the people will break down and fear associating with us, but this barbaric method has been ineffective. Thank you, Nakawa West, for braving all the challenges and showing up in massive numbers. Together, we shall trek the journey to the New Uganda!” he added.

Earlier, Wine had posted a video showing a man being kicked and stepped on by police officers, describing the incident as part of the ongoing violence targeting his supporters.

“These criminal-minded police officers are seen kicking and stamping this man’s head. The brutality continues unabated. These are crimes against humanity which the world must not ignore!” he wrote.

Human rights groups have repeatedly called out Ugandan security agencies for using excessive force against opposition politicians and civilians, especially during election periods. Bobi Wine maintains that the intimidation tactics are meant to silence dissent.

Despite the confrontations, the NUP leader vowed to continue with his rallies, insisting that public demand for change outweighs fear.

EC condemning violence

The Electoral Commission of Uganda has earlier denounced the violent confrontations that erupted during the presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu’s (Bobi Wine) campaign rally in Gulu on Saturday, December 6, 2025.

In a statement issued by EC Chairperson Justice Byabakama Mugenyi Simon on Monday, December 8, 2025, the Commission expressed regret that the clashes occurred barely days after a joint meeting between all presidential candidates’ agents and the Uganda Police Force, where stakeholders reaffirmed their commitment to peaceful, law-abiding campaigns.

”Violence is inconsistent with the Commission’s enduring calls on all stakeholders to act peacefully and in accordance with electoral laws to enable Ugandans to have free, fair and credible elections.”

“A duly nominated presidential candidate is free to traverse any part of Uganda to campaign, provided he or she is acting in line with the law and guidelines issued by the Electoral Commission,” the statement reads.