Bobi Wine, the President of Uganda’s largest opposition party, the National Unity Platform (NUP), took to social media platform X to issue a stern warning to armed officers. In a post, he highlighted the repercussions of blindly obeying unlawful orders, drawing attention to a recent statement made by the UPDF Spokesperson regarding sanctions against Lt. Gen. Peter Elwelu.
In the post, Bobi Wine shared a video clip where the UPDF Spokesperson addressed the sanctions imposed on Lt. Gen. Peter Elwelu, emphasizing that they were his personal issue and did not reflect on the UPDF as a whole. Bobi Wine seized upon this statement to underscore the precarious position armed officers find themselves in when executing unlawful commands.
Addressing armed officers directly, Bobi Wine urged them to consider their choices carefully each day. He presented a stark contrast: either they could choose to serve the people of Uganda or blindly follow orders from Gen. Museveni, potentially facing dire consequences individually.
Mr Wine’s reference to the UPDF’s response to sanctions against Lt. Gen. Peter Elwelu, Bobi Wine aimed to shed light on the inherent risks of blindly following orders. He highlighted the unsettling reality that armed officers could find themselves abandoned by their commanders when the tables turn, despite faithfully executing their directives.
Bobi Wine’s message carries weight in a political climate where tensions between the opposition and the ruling government are running high. As President of the NUP, he has consistently advocated for accountability, transparency, and respect for the rule of law within Uganda’s security forces.
