Musician turned MP, Bobi Wine has not received the warm welcome he expected on his return home.
The “Bikwase Kyagulanyi” singer has been arrested at Entebbe airport on his return from USA. According to unconfirmed reports, he has been arrested over his recent remarks about the contentious Age Limit bill. It is said he has been arrested so that he can record a statement at Entebbe police station.
Bobi Wine has in the past been very vocal against removal of the Presidential Age Limit. This after section of MPs moved a motion in Parliament to amend the Constitution and remove the upper age cap on presidency which is currently at 75 years, allowing President Museveni, 73, to stand again in the 2021 general elections.
Meanwhile, during his stay in the US, Bobi attended the Global Goal keepers conference in New York where he rubbed shoulders with global leaders including former US President Barack Obama, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of Canada, Prime Minister Narendra Damodardas of India,Her Majesty Queen Rania of Jordan among others.
Staff Writer
