JUST IN!! Bobi Wine Could Be Qisqualified From Presidential Race Over ‘Lack Of Required Signatures’

The National Unity Platform (NUP) is currently facing a tense situation as its presidential candidate, Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine, risks disqualification from the upcoming elections. The Electoral Commission (EC) has reportedly informed the party that it may not have submitted the required number of signatures to support his nomination.

NUP Secretary General David Lewis Rubongoya disclosed this alarming news during a press briefing on Friday. He said the party had been seeking updates from the EC for weeks, only to learn at the last minute that their submission could be deemed insufficient.

The revelation has caused panic within the party, particularly because it comes just days before the nomination deadline. Rubongoya explained that the short notice has left the party racing to verify and correct any gaps before the final submission dates.

Despite the EC’s claim, NUP insists that it submitted significantly more than the legally required 100 signatures from each of the 98 districts. Rubongoya suggested that the sudden declaration of insufficiency is suspicious, especially considering the party’s consistent efforts to comply with the law.

The Secretary General raised questions about the EC’s verification process. According to him, the commission is not only reviewing submitted lists but is also calling the phone numbers of individuals who signed to confirm their support. Rubongoya argued that this method is problematic, citing alleged intimidation of NUP supporters by government agencies.

He further explained that local officials, including DPCs, DISOs, and GISOs, have reportedly been pressuring those who signed the NUP list. Rubongoya warned that the EC’s verification approach could be exploited by individuals seeking to weaken the party’s support ahead of the elections.

The nomination period is set for Tuesday, 23rd September, and Wednesday, 24th September 2025. All candidates must submit their documents and meet pre-nomination requirements at the EC headquarters in Lubowa, Wakiso District, within this two-day window.

With just a few days remaining, NUP faces a race against time to address any shortfall in signatures. Rubongoya said the EC will provide a detailed report indicating which districts have missing signatures, allowing the party to fill any gaps before the nomination deadline.

The situation has intensified political tensions in Uganda, as Bobi Wine is a major contender in the presidential race. Disqualification at this stage could have far-reaching consequences for both the party and the election process as a whole.

Rubongoya concluded by urging the EC to act transparently and swiftly. He stressed the importance of fair verification and warned that any delays or manipulation could undermine public confidence in the electoral system. The coming days will be critical for NUP as it works to safeguard Bobi Wine’s candidacy.

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