By Aggrey Buluba
In a stern and cautionary message, Anderson Burora, the former Resident City Commissioner (RCC) of Lubaga, has urged opposition leader Bobi Wine to exercise caution when dealing with armed authorities. During a candid interview with Adam Kungu on a Kampala-based local radio station, Burora emphasized the reality and finality of death, urging Wine to prioritize his safety above all else.
“Death is real,” Burora declared with gravity. “I have seen people die, and when death comes, neither family members nor supporters can prevent it.” He underscored this point by referencing several prominent Ugandan figures whose deaths had stunned the nation, only for life to continue seemingly undeterred. “The late Paul Kafero, Moses Radio, Tamale Mirundi. They all had their moments. One of them sat right in this chair every Tuesday, just as I am now. But today, he is no more, and the country has moved on just weeks after his demise.”
Burora went on to advise Bobi Wine, whose real name is Robert Kyagulanyi, to recognize the elevated stature he holds in the eyes of his supporters. “Wine is no longer on the level of the foot soldiers. He is a beacon of hope to many. He must respect himself and value his life,” Burora continued, urging him not to disappoint those who see him as a symbol of change in Uganda. “He should think carefully about his actions.”
This cautionary advice comes hot on the heels of a recent incident in which Bobi Wine was allegedly shot at by the police. Reports suggest that a teargas canister was fired, injuring Wine’s left leg, and leaving him admitted to Nsambya Hospital for treatment. This confrontation has once again highlighted the tense relationship between the opposition and the Ugandan authorities.
Burora’s words reflect a broader concern over the escalating confrontations between political figures and law enforcement. The former RCC’s remarks are seen by some as a call for dialogue and restraint, especially given the volatility of Uganda’s current political climate.
Bobi Wine, a musician-turned-politician, has been a vocal critic of President Yoweri Museveni’s government, rallying thousands of Ugandans in his quest for political reform. His journey, however, has been anything but smooth, often marked by confrontations with armed forces, arrests, and allegations of harassment.
Burora’s advice seems to hinge on a practical realism: the fragility of life in a country where political tension is rife. Whether Bobi Wine will heed this cautionary message remains to be seen, but the country will be watching closely as the political drama unfolds.
As for now, supporters are hoping for Wine’s swift recovery while Burora’s warning echoes across Uganda’s airwaves and a stark reminder that in politics, as in life, nothing is guaranteed.
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