The patron of People Power Movement Robert Kyagulanyi commonly known as Bobi Wine, has prophesied that Ugandans unlike in the past elections will rise up if president Museveni tries to rig 2021 elections.
While speaking to Al Jazeera on Saturday, Kyagulanyi accused president Museveni of plotting to rig the elections as he did it in the past.
“We know that Museveni is planning to rig the elections as he has done it in the past … But we are banking on overwhelming him because a vote can easily be rigged if it’s not overwhelming,” Bobi Wine said.
He however stressed that he does not believe in violence and will continue to use all legitimate and legal ways of defending people’s voice but if president Museveni tries to tamper with people’s votes, he will see the true colour of Ugandans.
“I did not say people may rise up. I said people will rise up to claim their country if President Museveni stops us from participating or rigs the election,” He said.
Kyagulanyi said the winds of change are sweeping the Continent and that, he expects them in Uganda come 2021.
“And ultimately, if president Museveni tries to rig the election, the people of Uganda will rise up and they will stop it. They are tired of this oppression; they are tired and they will not take it any longer.”
He also revealed that opposition is in its advanced stages of reaching consensus to front a joint candidate ahead of the crucial polls in 2021.
He said Ugandans need to do a lot of things to make Uganda a better country by putting an end to corruption, dictatorship, cleaning the health system and education system.
“We want the voice of the people to surpass the voice of the guns. We want to put an end to dictatorship and install civilian authority. We want to revive the education system and awaken the healthcare system,” he said.
He said people of Uganda should be united since they have been divided along ethnic lines, religion among others.
“We want to return the rule of law and dignity to the people of Uganda. We want to unite our people that have been divided along ethnic lines, social class, political party lines. We want to create an environment where Ugandans in America, Europe, etc feel blessed to return and rebuild their country,” he said.
Bobi Wine vowed to continue the struggle for freedom in Uganda despite state restrictions and intimidation.
He urged the youth to stand up for what they believe in and never to give up until the battle is won.
“Am going to continue the fight for freedom and it is the fight we must either win or die trying,” Bobi Wine told Aljazeera.
“We have been denied an opportunity to contribute to our country. We have been excluded as a new generation and we desire to contribute to building our country, which we know we are going to live in.” he said.
