Solomon Kampala, the son of opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine, has sparked intense public debate after posting a series of explosive messages on X (formerly Twitter), accusing state agents of torture, intimidation and collective punishment of civilians.
In the late-night posts shared on January 23, Solomon claimed that a family gatekeeper identified as “Sheriff” was being tortured, while his mother’s safety at home remained uncertain. He further alleged that security forces had mounted roadblocks across several areas, effectively locking down movement.
“I have reason to believe our gate person Sheriff is being tortured right now in this exact moment. I don’t know what is happening to my mother at home,” Solomon wrote.
In a separate post minutes later, he alleged that roadblocks had been erected “all over the place”, preventing people from accessing certain areas, and lashed out at what he described as public silence and complacency.
“They have set up road blocks all over the place. No one is allowed through… All of you who claimed to be loyal to the cause… A bunch of pussies is what you are,” he posted, before adding,
“What is life if you are a slave to the system? Better to die fighting for something you believe in than to live a life in slavery.”
The posts culminated in an emotionally charged message directed broadly at the Ugandan public, ending with the words: “ROT IN HELL.”
The statements quickly went viral, drawing mixed reactions across social media. Supporters of the National Unity Platform (NUP) and other opposition voices described the posts as a raw expression of frustration from a family that has repeatedly reported harassment, arrests and intimidation.
Critics, however, questioned the language used, urging restraint and warning that such rhetoric could inflame tensions during an already sensitive election period.
Neither the Uganda Police Force nor security agencies had issued an official response to the specific allegations by press time.
Bobi Wine and his family have long alleged state persecution, particularly during election cycles. In recent weeks, opposition figures have reported increased surveillance, arrests of aides, and restrictions on movement.
Solomon Kampala’s outburst is being viewed by many observers as a rare public glimpse into the psychological toll the political standoff has taken on families of opposition leaders — especially younger relatives who are often outside formal political structures.
