Great men are rarely forgotten, even when hidden behind walls. But in Uganda’s political chessboard, some pieces must be locked away for the king to breathe.
Let’s face it—Museveni’s popularity has steadily been nosedived. From the glorious 69% in 2001 to a shaky 58% in the last general election—the lowest he has ever scored. For a man obsessed with legitimacy, even flirting with 49% is a nightmare. Why? Because our Constitution silently whispers that such a margin calls for a re-run. And in that re-run, the story could be different.
Now imagine this: Bobi Wine on one ticket, Dr. Kiiza Besigye on another. Two bulls in the kraal, both charging at the old lion. Museveni knows he wouldn’t scrape past 50%. And so, the game had to be played carefully. FDC wrangles weren’t accidents—they were strokes of genius from the regime, meant to weaken the house of the “old broom.”
But Museveni also knows this truth: the old broom knows all the corners. Bobi Wine may be stubborn, but Besigye is seasoned, tested, and knows how to light the fire of resistance in the hearts of Ugandans. For that reason alone, the veteran bull had to be confined.
Almost a full year later, Besigye still sits in prison, slowly being erased from the public mind. And that is the plan—because silence is the best weapon against a man whose voice has shaken State House before.
Until after 2026 elections, do not expect him to walk free. His presence outside those bars is simply too dangerous for the survival of a regime built on shrinking margins.
Nevertheless, we hope the man of iron will remain strong, alive, and unbowed—for history has never been kind to those who tried to bury the truth.
Bantu MEDIA 