Summary
Bobi Wine, the opposition leader in Uganda, stated he will not dispute the recent election results in court, citing distrust in the judicial system. He encourages peaceful protests against President Yoweri Museveni's re-election, claiming the election was unfair. Wine has gone into hiding due to concerns for his safety.
Key Facts
- Bobi Wine is Uganda's opposition leader and former pop star.
- President Yoweri Museveni won the election, securing 72% of the vote.
- Wine received 25% of the votes and claims the results are rigged.
- Wine will not challenge the election result in court, lacking trust in the judiciary.
- He urges his supporters to protest peacefully against the election outcome.
- Wine is in hiding after fleeing his home during a raid by security forces.
- The African Union observed no evidence of ballot stuffing but criticized internet shutdowns.
- Uganda's army chief threatened Wine with arrest if he doesn't surrender to the police.
