Yesterday, video hit Social Media, of the Ghetto President, being visited by the Deputy Speaker, Jacob Oulanya at the Military Barracks. Many Ugandans on Social Media have however come out to reject this 8- minute shaky clip. The masters of photo shop have even pointed out what makes this video a false one.
One of the posts analyzing the video
Peoples questions mainly circulate around why the texture of the celebrity’s photo differs from that of the people within the room. Why there are shadows around his body. Why the video is shaky and short. There is also an electric kettle in the scene. What do you think about this video?
With God, all things are possible. hundreds of friends, family and well-wishers attended prayers yesterday, organized for Bobi Wine. The singer turned member of parliament was arrested from Arua last week, together with other MPs and journalists. He was accused of charges such as treason, and illegal possession of arms, and will be tried in the Military court, Thursday, today.
Dr. Kizza Besigye attended the prayers
A prayer was organized at Rubaga Cathedarl, and attended by many of different professions and walks of life. Among these were celebrities and musicians, and Kizza Besigye from the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) opposition party. Candles were lit, as the Ugandans prayed for Bobi WIne’s Freedom.
In prayer and solidarity as Barbie Kyagulanyi gives a speech
The MP was arrested in Arua last week, during the last general campaigns for their Municipality elections, and has since then been in custody. Pray for Bobi Wine
Neighboring Kenya has shown more than solidarity in these times of Trial. To give their full support in the campaign for the release of Kyadondo East MP, Bobi Wine, the musicians cam together in an evening concert, drawing a large number.
Freedom for Bobi WIne
The stage was put up, with a large picture of the musician, and fellow artists hit the stage. The crowds of people, started to turn up a bit early, all demanding for the same thing. The event was completely free of charge.
The stage was set up with his picture
The neighboring country has shown cooperation during this fight for Bobi Wine’s Freedom. They started with blocking the Busia Boarder in demonstration. They have now organized a peaceful match to Freedom Corner on Thursday, when Bobi Wine will be taken for trial in the Military Court, Makindye.
“On Wednesday 22 August, 5pm, #FreedomConcert @pawa254. On Thursday 23rd August, a peaceful protest by active citizens of Kenya to #FreeBobiWine and #Arua33. Meet up:Freedom Corner, Uhuru Park, 9am. See You There,” Boniface Mwangi, a Kenyan activist shared in a tweet late last week.
The country is in anger over the occurrences in the past few days. Singer Bebe Cool, however does not care and has shown his love for his president once again. The international performer changed his profile picture, into one where he was with the president during the Golden Heart Concert.
A range of fans flocked the comment box to express their anger and disgust. Some of the comments are as below;
Vivi Enne. When they came for Bobi Wine you uploaded a pic of you bootlicking a dictator. When they’ll come for you we will upload your photos and ask for your release because real people realise that where one’s right stops, is where another one’s starts. #freebobiwine #closetheugandanembassyinke
#peoplepower
Moses maina.Hahahaha…#freebobiwine is trending on social media here in kenya..and you are there bootylicking and taking a selfie with bobi wine’s oppresor..really bebe cool?? I thought its not which politician you support but respect of human rights and freedom particularly the most fundamental one of right against torture!
Dhumba Hakim. This reminds of the story where Satan( the snake) convinced Eve to persuade Adam to eat the forbidden fruit so m7 is ever using this bebecool guy to spread his venom across Uganda and the poor guy( bebecool) just can’t realize that . Anyway I’m not surprised kubanga katonda yagamba bilina amaaso naye tebilaba # free bobiwine #
He however had some supporters on.his post also. Like this comment from a one Roger’s Talemwa.
I really want Bobi to be free. Like for real. But I looked two times in Bebe’s post to see if Bobi exists in the pic and i didn’t see. ?
If Bebe loves M7 and they have a personal relationship, what does it bother You? If you don’t like him and M7, what does it bother them? It is so unfortunate that a fellow artist suffering in prison but remember he is in this situation as a politician not as Bebe’s rival. ?
And i don’t know why Ugandans think those who don’t follow what they follow are fools when you didn’t even develop from the same sperm duct… ?
Will u go pour hot soup on your neighbors child because his father seduced your mom?
The entire country uganda is chanting the same song. Free Bobi Wine. Everyone wants to see the Ghetto president set free to his people. What we live most about the Ugandan community is that they are business oriented, and grasp any available opportunity to create and make income. With the #freebobiwine campaign, most T-shirt printing businesses have got some money.
The most preferred color is red, as this represents the People’s Power. The fight for Bobi wine release has just began among the people in the country,and if you do not have yourseld one of these shirts yet, you had better do so. Here are some amazing outlets for you.
The world has come together to fight for the release of singer turned MP, Robert Kyagulanyi who was recently arrested in Arua. The representative of Kyadondo East, who is known by the names Bobi Wine, has since then been arrested and detained in an unknown own location. The Comedians of the country have come out to say all this is not funny, in a special campaign.
Photos flooded Social Media, of some of the big names of the people who usually make us break our jaws. They decided it is not time for commedy, and this Ghetto president needed to be released. See photos below;
When it is not funnyKansii me doesn’t like itFree Bobi wineStop the oppression
If you thought the famous MP of Kyadondo East, Robert Kyagulanyi, aka Bobi Wine does not know a lot of people, think again. Various International artists, including Sautisol, Patoranking and Chaka Chaka have come out to send a message for his release.
Sautisol shared the hash tag, free Bobi Wine, along with a freedom photo of him. The same goes for Patoranking
Chaka Chaka, the princess of Africa also wrote;
“I have heard that my Nelson Mandela in Uganda has been brutally arrested, tortured & jailed illegally & due to face an illegal court martial.
Dear Ugandans, it’s your right to help this boy. We South Africans have heard a lot of bad things about Uganda but believe with such good hearted people like my friend Bobi Wine everything can change. During our time, we didn’t have the social media but we changed South Africa.
Right now, you have the social media so use it to free your Nelson Mandela. As for his wife Barbra Kyagulanyi, be strong. God will always protect you no matter what he goes through. Make it a habit of posting his pictures with a simple meaningful message every morning and evening.
Trust me, every government is afraid of the pressure on social media. That’s why i heard that the big man there is taxing your social media. As for me, am going to create awareness in South Africa. Don’t lose hope. Hope is vital in every struggle. All those cases against him will go away. Oh Mama Africa”. Taken from EEye Uganda
Lets keep sharing until he is released.
Following the arrest of fellow musician, Bobi Wine, the internet has been preaching nothing but his Freedom, Rema’s fans have not been settled, seeing that the singer had not posted naything concerning the matter, on her wall. They attacked her with comments on all her social media posts since then, not giving the lady any time to rest. In a recent Facebook Live Video, Rema Namakula has come out out talk to the internet trolls who have been on her case.
Rema and Barbie have always been friends
In the video, she shares her insights on the matter. Rema explains that she usually likes to take time to know if something is true. To collect various facts, before jumping to conclusion. This is to avoid jumping onto the bandwagon.
“This incident happened when i was out of the country…,” she explained. Rema further shared with her fans that she would make a statement, but is doing it for nobody, because she can choose to stay indoors and keep quiet.
“Bobi is my friend, he is a parent, a husband, a peoples person.,” she continued, and asked everyone, sisters, friends, colleagues and fellow musicians to pray for Bobi Wine, because he too is prayerful. Watch the video to get all of Rema’s advice.
The owner of Pacific Hotel, Arua, where Bobi Wine was residing during the Arua Municipality MP campaign last week, has asked government for compensation. In the search for the Members of Parliament of Kyadondo East, various damages were caused, including cracks on the doors, and destruction of property.
The owner of the hotel also mentioned to the crowd that his guest, Bobi Wine, did not enter the hotel with any gun. The search party simply took some of his money found in the luggage with them. The SFC soldiers also apparently stole some laptops, phones, and money from other customers as they searched.
Some of the damages
Luigi Candia further told our sources that many guests have abandoned the hotel, and rarely visit it anymore. This has led to great reduction in incomes, that he used to get previously.
In the same scuffle, the driver to the MP was shot dead in his car, as he waited to drive his boss back to the city. The MP was charged with possession of fire arms and ammunition, and has was remanded to Makindye Military Military prison later this month.
President Museveni has finally spoken about the status of Bobi Wine, the member of parliament that was arrested in Arua last week. He refers to the various media reports as Fake News. He says The singer/ MP has no head, chest, or bone injuries. Reads Below
PRESIDENT’S STATEMENT ON BOBI WINE
Countrymen, Countrywomen and especially, the Bazukulu.
Greetings. Some days have gone by while what President Trump calls “fake news” generators, especially the Monitor and their TV, the NTV, have been putting it out that our grandson, the indisciplined Bobi Wine, is gravelly ill, he cannot talk etc.
They were putting it out that because of their “rough” handling of the MPs while arresting them, the Security forces could have done grievous damage to Bobi Wine.
I decided to check with Army doctors because, being a disciplined Army, UPDF doctors always take precautions in such situations. Bobi Wine had already been seen by doctors in Arua, Gulu and Kampala. He has no head or chest injuries or bone fractures, they informed me.
The fake news generators and even some of the elements of the Security forces are concentrating on the stoning of the President’s car. Please, that is not the most serious problem here. That President has the capacity, either alone or in company with his personal security, to defend himself, not only against stone throwers but against any attacker.
I have done that for the last 48 years. I defended myself against Amin’s soldiers on the 22nd of January, 1973, in Mbale, against the Kenyan policeman Patrick Shaw in Nairobi in 1978, against Tabuley near Atiriri in 2003 etc etc.
The biggest problem is political leaders like Kassiano Wadri and Bobi Wine forming, or allowing indisciplined groups to be formed under the cover of elections, groups that form illegal processions in built-up and heavily populated areas, carrying stones, up-rooting side walk pavers to use as missiles, to attack defenceless women, children and other civilians.
So many women and children were similarly attacked in Jinja East, Bugiri Municipality and, now, Arua Municipality. The Police will produce detailed evidence in all those incidents. Women were raped in Jinja East and Arua Municipality. Verbal threats followed by actual attacks. This is what is called terrorism in my opinion.
All this is aimed at intimidating the majority NRM voters from turning up to vote so that the minority can win. This is on top of importing voters from other areas to vote in Jinja East, Bugiri Municipality, Arua Municipality etc. The evidence is overwhelming and it will be produced in court.
During the General Elections, it is not feasible for the opposition to use too much of these fascist tactics because voting is taking place everywhere and they are too few.
In Kampala, however, they have been doing it for a long time. Indeed, in Arua, Jinja East and Bugiri Municipality, they succeeded because the majority feared to turn up for voting. In Arua Municipality only 16,000 people out of 46,000 people turned out to vote!!
What does this mean for the pseudo-democrats of the so called “Civil Societies”, by which they mean agents of foreign Governments? How can you call this democracy when People fear to turn out to vote?
We fought for the freedom of the people of Uganda to vote freely without threats by word or action. We shall defend that. We recently had LCI and Women Council elections per village in 54,713 villages out of the total of 60,774 villages in the whole of Uganda, by lining up behind candidates.
No cheating, no violence because the People were in charge, not the corrupt election officials, colluding with opportunistic and corrupt politicians to usurp the authority of the People by having individuals elected by cheating or intimidation against the wishes of the People.
Pseudo-democrats, be informed that the game of trying to hijack our democracy by fascists and foreign agents is over. We shall not tolerate any threats by words or by actions. Enough is enough. Media houses should also stand warned. Do your mandate: balanced reporting.
These last points:
One. Throwing of stones, in close proximity in built up areas, is intention to kill. Remember, a policeman by the names of Ariong John Michael (Assistant Inspector of Police) was killed in Kampala near the Old Taxi Park by a stone thrown by those indisciplined people. How about the NRM supporters, ordinary people, who are made targets of those stones as happened in Arua, Bugiri etc?
Barbie Kyagulanyi has been concerned about her Husband’s health
Two. The indiscipline of some of these Opposition MPs was displayed in Parliament during the Age Limit debate. Instead, of arguments and logic, they attacked other MPs, threw chairs, up-rooted microphones etc. This was in Parliament with cameras and everybody watching. How about the negative results when they transfer that indiscipline to the streets and built up areas?
Three. Apart from the many injured, the property destroyed, the failure of 70% of the electorate in Arua turning up to vote because of fear of violence, the raping of women in Jinja East and Arua, we have already lost two young people, killed, in Bugiri and Arua, in the violence. The precipitaters of this will not be allowed anymore latitude of damage.
Anybody who is a friend of the young politicians like Bobi Wine should advise them that short cuts like cheating, importing voters, intimidating the voters of the other side, ballot stuffing etc will lead them and Uganda to doom. That is what the young politicians of independence thought and did and it led to disaster.
Even some of the NRM young politicians, I hear, try to emulate those evil practices of cheating. However, for them, they do not use violence. I will uproot those evils. A revolutionary politician is like a mulokole- no cheating, no lying. No killing prisoners. No mistreatment of prisoners. That is how we succeeded.
Yoweri Kaguta Museveni
President.
PS: Hon Zaake escaped from police custody. The police are looking for him.
Following his arrest, Kyadondo East Member of Parliament, Robert Kyagulanyi aka Bobi Wine, has not been released to the public. His wife Barbie Kyagulanyi, Lawyer and Erias Lukwago were however given the opportunity to speak with the detained People Power president. They were told that the singer was beaten with iron bars,mistreated, and faces internal bleeding. There are also reports indicating that his kidneys are damaged, and this may require him to get better medical attention.His Lawyers have however come out to request for his health.
Bobi Wine has fought for the people
Our sources report that a letter issued by Lukwago and Company Advocates, the lawyers currently representing the politician/singer, mention that he needs quick medical attention. They have petitioned the Human Rights Commission to intervene in the case and requested for Bobi to get better medical attention, in a letter issued last week.
“…….We note with great concern that the commission declined to issue any directive or order in regard to the management of Hon Kyagulanyi’s health, particularly access to a personal physician as provided for under the constitution…..” it read
“…..in the premises, we seek for your indulgence to once again make quick intervention by invoking your powers under article 53 of the Constitution and order that Robert Kyagulanyi be immediately transferred to a medical facility of his choice for specialized management of his life, ” they said
The news about Robert Kyagulanyi aka Bobi Wine has spread far and wide, and International Media houses such as Aljazeera and BBC have got a glimpse of it. This is evident from the headlines they have shared, and news reported concerning the well-being of the MP.
All this started when the singer/ politician was arrested, and detained during the scuffle in Arua, over the Municipality MP seat. There were charges thrown at him including illegal possession of weapons, treason and others. Bobi Wine was denied access to his family, and this raised eyebrows, giving birth to the Free Bobi Wine campaign.
Keep following the story
The news has been caught by various International houses, sharing with the world, what is happening in the Pearl of Africa. With headings like; “Uganda pop star turned politician charged in Military Court” (Aljazeera). “Uganda’s Afrobeat MP standing up to Museveni” (BBC). The News networks described Bobi Wine’s rise into politics, and the birth of #PoeplePower.
The entire world is standing strong to free the Ghetto President
It is a few hours now, and the people of Uganda are still unaware of the location of Bobi Wine. The singer, who is also a member of Parliament for Kyadondo East, went missing after police nabbed him during riots in Arua. His presence there, at this time in particular, is justified by the fact that the “Situka” singer went to support fellow independent candidate,Wadri, in his final campaign for the Arua Municipality MP seat.
Robert Kyagulanyi, aka Bobi Wine was charged with counts of treason, and possession of arms and drugs. This was after a scuffle in the capital city of West Nile, which left the Presidents car stoned, and one person killed. Many have not heard from the singer, and are demanding for his immediate released. They have mentioned that there is nothing serious, that links this man with the military.
Robert Kyagulanyi during the campaigns for Wadri, in Arua this week
Various artists, celebrities and socialites have taken up the Free Bobi Wine Campaign, to get him released back to the public and his wife. From various sources, we have also learnt that DJs have decided to play his songs every 15 minutes at the top of the hour as a form of social protest. This is in solidarity with the entire entertainment industry. We still hope that the singer will be released a ssoon as possible.
Lawyers of Kyadondo East MP, Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, have said their client was tortured so badly to the extent that he can hardly walk without support or talk.
Counsel Asuman Basalirwa and Medard Lubega Ssegona, both Members of Parliament were the only people allowed in the General Court Martial.
The due told journalists outside of the Gulu Military Barracks that Bobi Wine’s head was swollen, legs and legs fractured to the extent that he can hardly operate his touchscreen smartphone.
Kyagulanyi was charged with two counts of possession of illegal firearms and was remanded to Makindye Military Barracks until Thursday next week.
Following the events of the last Arua campaign for the MP seat, Member of Parliament for Kyadondo East, Robert Kyagulanyi aka Bobi wine was arrested together with various other colleagues and MPS. The above said were to be charged with offenses of insighting violence and treason. News coming to our desks now suggest that he been beaten up beyond recognition.
The team that went to meet Bobi WINE did not manage to see him
“Hon. Bobi Wine is badly brutalised, he could not understand the proceedings in the court martial, he couldn’t speak, he couldn’t see, I doubt he could even hear. He has 2 wounds 1 on the left ear, and the other one on the back of his head. He can’t stand, he can’t sit. I think the situation is bad he needs prayers. He has been remanded to Makindye military barracks” said Hon Medard Lubega Sseggona, Busiro MP, and part of Bobi legal team on an interview with NBS.
The said MP was to appear in Gulu Court for trial, but the team in his defence waited in vain. Until now, the family of the celebrated people power head has also not been let to see him. Lets pray for our MP
Following the strike against Social Media Tax on the streets of Kampala., Member of parliament, Bobi Wine’s brother has been arrested. Fred Nyanzi Ssentamu, was sent to prison over charges of unlawful assembly.
Bobi, aka Robert Kyagulanyi escaped as the police struggled to arrest some of the protesters who participated in the match from downtown Kampala. The former Kamwokya LC1 Chairman was denied bail and our sources report that he will jailed for over one year.
The Bobi Wine led protests
“Have you understood the charges? Do you accept or deny them?” asked the magistrate. Nyanzi and the two colleagues he was arrested with, denied the fact that they were guilty.
They may also be charged with inciting violence. Let us wish him luck.
The number of people fighting this Social media tax has grown over the weeks. Last week, singer/ parliamentarian, Bobi Wine took to the streets his disgruntlement with this tax. Together with a bunch of rioters, real names Robert Kyagulanyi, on the streets of Kampala, towards parliament, dressed in red attires.
As the anti riot police arrived at the scene, this MP had already escaped in the crowd, and found his way to parliament. This was thanks to a man who offered him his Jacked and cap.
“Am told The police is looking for me. Am here at parliament, come and get me,” Bobi Wine mocked on his twitter.
A real risk taker. Bobi Wine escapes during the protest
The singer is now looking for the man that aided his escape.
“To the brother I met in town (Kiyembe) and donated to me his Jacket and cap so I could find my way to parliament disguised, I salute you. I am looking for you”. He recently posted.
This tax must go!
The riot had a list of other fellow singers, like Dr Hilderman, A Pass and journalists, Raymond Mujuni and Joel Senyonyi.
Bryan White is back to his occupation; seeking attention, after a couple of weeks off the scene.
White is claiming he is responsible for Bobi Wine’s rise, or he contributed greatly to it.
“I gave Bobi his first gig in Masaka. When people see me helping musicians, they think, I am new to this,” he told the press during a briefing recently.
Bryan has been criticised for tying on musicians to steal part of their shine, something he cringes to hear
Bobi wine recently released the video to his newest hit “kyarenga”
The video runs on a concept of the society where true love and money look into each other eyes to compete for the love of a village girl. In the love story, the poor lad (Bobi Wine) wins the heart of a beautiful girl over the rich dude ( Patriko Mujuuko).
The video that was directed by videographer Kim XP also features famous comedian Patrick “Salvador” Idringi.
Ramathan is coming to an end, and we are all ready to celebrate with our Muslim brothers and Sisters. Various celebrities have already shown support towards this cause, and one of them is Spice Diana. Singer/ Member of Parliament, Bobi Wine, also showed some love to his constituency yesterday.
Matooke fingers given by Robert Kyagulanyi and Barbie to the Sheikhs
The people of Kyadondo East are indeed lucky to have voted for a leader that supports the needs of his people. Bobi Wine and Barbie carried some food items to the Sheiks of Kyadondo East, to prepare them for the last day of fasting. He posted on his twitter;
“As we come closer to the end of #Ramadhan, my wife & I carried some food items for Iftar today to the Masjid in Kasangati where Sheikhs who lead the 38 Masjids in Kyadondo East converged. May He make these last days of fasting easy on you. لسَّلَامُ عَلَيْكُمْ As-salāmu ʿalaykum”
