Bobi Wine Arrest: Why Did NUP Leader Gets Investigated At Airport? Explained
Bobi has scheduled a performance for a charity event in Dubai to support Ugandan immigrant workers. But he ran across some problems on the trip.
Following these incidents, he posted about the problem he handled at the airport on his official Facebook page.
The Facebook message reads,
In Dubai to perform at a charity concert to assist some of the Ugandan immigrant workers. Been held at the airport for almost 10 hours, being interrogated mostly about NUP! Initially, they confiscated my passport and phone.
They have now been returned. This very week, one of the other concert organisers was also summoned and interrogated for several hours. Hopefully things will go as planned. Will give a further update. Thank you all for the concern!
Landed in Dubai at 8:30pm. It’s now 5am. I’ve been held & interrogated for 8hrs. They asked me about NUP, it's leaders, their phone numbers, my family members & their contacts! I have all necessary travel docs. They’ve confiscated my passport & my phone. Am literary under arrest.
— BOBI WINE (@HEBobiwine) October 8, 2022
Why did Bobi Wine gets investigated?
As Bobi has stated in his statement, he has been under investigation for several hours, primarily due to NUP (National Unity Platform). He was interrogated together with one of the other concert organizers.
He also says he was questioned about his kin and their contacts after which they took away his passport and phone.
People remarked that it was a sign of dread and concern that Bobi interrogated them because he impacts the majority of young people in the region, not just those in Uganda, and their opinions were too powerful.
After 12 hrs,( 8:30pm to 9:30am) I've been finally allowed into Dubai. Hoping that our charity concert, which seemed to be the source of these issues, will be allowed to proceed. We're only trying to raise awareness and assist the many Ugandan and African Immigrant workers. pic.twitter.com/r9TZd01pXL
— BOBI WINE (@HEBobiwine) October 8, 2022
In addition, others remarked that Dear Ugandans, we have a responsibility to safeguard our President because he is the only bargain we have after God. Let’s keep an eye on him together.
Moreover, the exact reason for Bobi Wine’s investigation has not been revealed. We will update this page once got the official information.
Update: Bobi Wine Dubai Concert Cancelled
Unfortunately our Charity Concert in Dubai has been cancelled! The venue owner has been instructed to cancel. The information available shows Ugandan authorities have been working tooth and nail to ensure it doesn't happen! The first attempt was to deny me entry, and now this!
— BOBI WINE (@HEBobiwine) October 8, 2022
How do people react to this post?
Rubaga posted,
Don’t worry Mr president I would have been surprised if they do it you because you impact the biggest portion of young people from the region not Uganda only so it’s a good sign of fear and concern go ahead our generational leader we are so proud of you you inspired us from comfortable zones and the world is watching you make us proud papi we love you.
George commented,
This’s was a violation of international law and Kyagulanyi should be set free unconditionally and Uganda primitive politics should remain in Uganda with their kangaroo courts
Archy said,
No matter what circumstances all the plan’s of the devil won’t work, we shall held the concert.
Shantel said,
We are patiently waiting for u papa I haven’t slept and I’ve been dreaming of you.
Feisty said,
The world is watching. So Dubai Authorities don’t make us think that you’re being used by dictator Museveni.
Yunus said,
I think they are also guilty because this is Kulabisa from either side. They detained our own people now we want to repatriate them. This side the govt is also feeling the heat/ashamed to see the legitimate govt repatriating it’s people. insha’Allah all will be well Mr President our hearts and prayers are on you. After all is well kindly notify us Mr President because our hearts are not settled.
Bob was finally permitted to start his journey a few hours later. Posting a message on his Facebook page. The message reads,
After 12 hours of waiting (from 8:30pm to 9:30am) I’ve been finally allowed to proceed into Dubai. Hoping that our charity concert, which seemed to be the source of these issues, will be allowed to proceed. We are only trying to raise awareness and assist the many Ugandan and African Immigrant workers.