BOBI WINE

Delivered our New Year Address a few moments ago at the National Unity Platform headquaters in Makerere-Kavule. I focused on the oppression we endured last year for opposing the 40-year Museveni dictatorship and what measures citizens must urgently take to protect themselves from suffering more of the same, including laying down some of the actions we must take to protect the people's victory during the coming general elections. I also specifically spoke on the issue of the Uganda Flag that has now become synonymous with our #ProtestVote2026 campaign trail and a symbol of resistance for those fighting for a Free Uganda. I have strongly urged all citizens of good conscience who may see any person being attacked by anybody for carrying the Flag to rush to the defence of that victim using any proportionate means available to them. Our struggle remains non-violent, but there is no dignity in taking an unfair beating lying down if we can defend ourselves against it. In any case, the Constitution of Uganda - that document that streamlines how a State should relate with its subjects - permits us to take any action necessary in its defence. #AnewUgandaNow