Uganda’s opposition leader Bobi Wine says the military has taken over his home in Magere, on the outskirts of Kampala, following a late-night raid.

In a statement shared on social media on Tuesday, February 3, the National Unity Platform leader said soldiers forced their way into the house on Monday night. He claimed they are now occupying the property and have blocked his family from entering.

“Last night, the military surrounding our home in Magere once again forced themselves into the house,” Bobi Wine wrote. “They’re now fully occupying our entire home – inside, outside, and around it.”

The singer-turned-politician, whose real name is Robert Kyagulanyi, said his family has not been allowed to assess the damage or confirm what may have been taken.

“We are still unable to assess the extent of the destruction caused to the house,” he said, referring to an earlier incident on January 23. “Neither have we been able to take stock of what items and documents the armed men seized.”

The claims come weeks after Uganda’s general election, held on January 15, 2026. President Yoweri Museveni was declared the winner with 71.65 per cent of the vote, according to official results. Bobi Wine, his main challenger, received 24.72 per cent.

Bobi Wine rejected the outcome almost immediately, describing the election as “a massive fraud”. Since then, he has said he has gone into hiding, citing fears for his safety. He has also accused security agencies of targeting his family and political allies.

The Ugandan government has previously denied accusations of harassment and intimidation against opposition figures. At the time of publication, there was no immediate response from the military or police to the latest claims about the Magere home.

On Monday, Bobi Wine’s lawyers, Amsterdam & Partners LLP, escalated the matter internationally. The firm said it had submitted a dossier to the Commonwealth Secretariat, calling for action against Uganda.

“The Commonwealth must act now,” the firm said, urging a fact-finding mission and possible suspension of Uganda from the bloc. It warned that failure to act would amount to tolerance of violence and abuse.

Uganda is a member of the Commonwealth, which has previously taken action against countries accused of serious violations of democratic norms. Any move to suspend Uganda would require agreement among member states.

For now, the situation at Magere remains tense. Bobi Wine says his family is still locked out, and questions remain over what happened inside the house during the raid.