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Robert Kyagulanyi

Ugandan opposition politician and president of the National Unity Platform (NUP), runner-up in the January 2026 presidential election.

ReportedLatest source dated 2026-08-14Last reviewed 2026-10-26

What did Robert Kyagulanyi actually say?

2026-03, Video posted on social media (reported by Ara)

Reported
“At the opportune moment I will return and continue the cause”[1, 2]

Context. Announcing his temporary departure from Uganda after about two months in hiding following the January 2026 election. Follow the source link for the full statement.

2026-01-17, Post on X (reported by Daily Monitor)

Reported
“I reiterate our COMPLETE REJECTION of the fake results Byabakama is reading.”[3, 4]

Context. Rejecting provisional results being announced by Electoral Commission chair Simon Byabakama, after a night raid on his home in Magere, Wakiso District. Follow the source link for the full statement.

2026-01-17, Post on X (reported by Al Jazeera)

Reported
“Aside from the blatant theft of the presidential election, these criminals have employed various fraudulent techniques”[5]

Context. Alleging electoral fraud as the Electoral Commission declared Museveni winner; said he had escaped a police and army raid. Follow the source link for the full statement.

2025-09-24, Post-nomination address, Electoral Commission offices, Lweza, Entebbe Road

Reported
“Uganda was here before you, and it will be here long after you're gone.”[6]

Context. After his nomination as a presidential candidate, addressing President Yoweri Museveni and calling for a peaceful transfer of power. Follow the source link for the full statement.

2025-06, NUP party headquarters, Makerere Kavule, Kampala

Reported
“our mission is not yet complete”[7]

Context. Announcing his bid for the 2026 presidency, describing it as an 'unfinished mission' and urging a #ProtestVote2026 campaign. Follow the source link for the full statement.

Sources

  1. Bobi Wine, the dissenting voice that now echoes from exileAra (English edition), 2026-08-14, secondary source
  2. Police deny plot to arrest Bobi Wine ahead of return from self-exileThe Observer (Uganda), 2026-04-20, secondary source
  3. Bobi Wine in hiding, rejects poll resultsDaily Monitor (Uganda), 2026-01-17, secondary source
  4. Uganda: Museveni Declared Presidential Elect 2026-2031 (Nile Post, republished)Nile Post via AllAfrica, 2026-01-17, secondary source
  5. Uganda's Wine says escaped raid on house amid disputed presidential voteAl Jazeera, 2026-01-17, secondary source
  6. Bobi Wine nominated to run for president, asks Museveni to hand over powerDaily Monitor (Uganda), 2025-09-24, secondary source
  7. Uganda: Bobi Wine announces 2026 presidential bid (republished report)AllAfrica (originating outlet not named on page), 2025-06-26, secondary source

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  • 2026-10-26 Record published.

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