Amuriat Blasts Bobi Wine Over Elderly Outreach, Labels It 'Cheap Politics'

Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) President Patrick Amuriat Oboi has lashed out at National Unity Platform (NUP) leader Robert Kyagulanyi, alias Bobi Wine, accusing him of exploiting elderly Ugandans for political mileage.

Amuriat likened Kyagulanyi’s actions to what he called deceptive political theatrics often associated with the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM).

“Bobi Wine ,DavidLRubongoya cut the crab. This is a mockery of our old people. Play better politics. Like Kaguta Museveni and NRM false agreements and playing mind games on our desperate elders. Cheap politics just!” Amuriat posted.

While he did not reference a specific incident, Amuriat’s remarks came shortly after NUP signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with war claimants in the Teso Sub-region—an event widely shared on social media.

On Tuesday, Kyagulanyi led NUP leaders in signing the MoU with survivors of the 1980s insurgencies in Teso. The agreement commits the opposition party to advocate for justice and compensation for victims who lost relatives, livestock, and property during the conflicts. The NUP leader decried what he called the government’s failure to deliver on repeated compensation pledges.

“Every year, the Museveni regime promises compensation, but it has never delivered. Many claimants have died, while others live in poverty and illness without support,” said Kyagulanyi, who accused government officials of mismanaging war debt funds and selectively favoring regime loyalists.

As part of the outreach, NUP donated seven calves to selected elders, which Kyagulanyi described as a symbol of “hope and a new beginning.” The event, attended by thousands of elders, was coordinated by Hon. Julius Ocen and local party leaders.

Amuriat’s criticism points to growing tensions within the opposition, as parties vie for public trust ahead of the 2026 general elections. His comments also reflect broader skepticism over opposition strategies that mirror state practices many have long condemned.

War debt compensation remains a long-standing grievance in regions like Teso and Lango. While the government has acknowledged the claims, its disbursement efforts have faced repeated accusations of delay, discrimination, and corruption.