Uganda’s Bobi Wine says escaped raid on house amid disputed vote

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by By Al Jazeera Staff and News AgenciesJanuary 17, 2026 at 01:00 PM

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Following Uganda's presidential election on January 17, 2026, opposition leader Bobi Wine reported escaping a police and army raid on his house. This occurred hours before incumbent President Yoweri Museveni, who has ruled for 40 years, was declared the winner of an election the UN said was marred by repression and intimidation. Wine stated that his wife and family remain under house arrest, and he is avoiding capture. Wine's party initially reported his abduction by helicopter, a claim the military denied. Wine has rejected the election results, citing ballot stuffing and the detention of his party members. The election was also marked by reports of at least 10 deaths.

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UN 40% National Unity Platform 50% Ugandan Police 60% Ugandan Presidential Election ×270% Ugandan Army ×270% Yoweri Museveni ×380% Uganda ×590% Bobi Wine (Robert Kyagulanyi) ×790%

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bobi wine 100% uganda election 90% museveni 80% opposition leader 70% house arrest 70% disputed vote 60% election results 60% election intimidation 50% political repression 50%

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