Prime Minister of Uganda Rt Hon. Robinah Nabbanja has launched a sharp critique of opposition leader and National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, accusing him of prioritising personal attacks and protest rhetoric over clear policy alternatives.
Speaking during an interview on NTV Uganda’s On The Spot programme, Nabbanja questioned Bobi Wine’s political impact, arguing that his ability to draw crowds does not translate into real electoral support. She cited the 2023 Hoima by-election, where a candidate endorsed by Bobi Wine reportedly secured only 15 votes, as evidence of what she described as weak grassroots backing.
The Prime Minister made the remarks while reflecting on the 2026 political rally held by Bobi Wine in her home district of Kakumiro, saying his messaging focused more on confrontation than solutions. Nabbanja contrasted this approach with what she termed Uganda’s post-1986 peace dividends, including long-term stability and the country’s role in hosting over two million refugees.
According to Nabbanja, constant talk of protests risks eroding public hope and confidence, and may explain Bobi Wine’s relatively low visibility at the just concluded 2026 presidential and parliamentary elections where the ruling party candidate Yoweri Kaguta Museveni emgered as the winner with 72%.
“He fails to inspire hope. He keeps talking about protests; in fact, he is hiding because he promised people what he cannot deliver,” Nabbanja said.
Her comments add to the growing political debate as both the ruling party and opposition position themselves ahead of the next electoral cycle.