Veteran musician Eddy Yawe has broken his silence on the situation surrounding his younger brother, opposition politician and leader of the National Unity Platform (NUP), Bobi Wine, revealing that even close family members do not know where he is currently residing following the January 16 elections.
Bobi Wine has reportedly kept a low profile since the polls, a development that has sparked concern among his supporters both in Uganda and in the diaspora.
Speaking publicly, Yawe described the situation as deeply distressing for the family.
“We don’t know where our brother is, and as family we cannot even freely access his home,” he said.
He further disclosed that relatives face restrictions when attempting to visit the opposition figure, noting that any meeting requires prior clearance from unidentified individuals.
“Even if we are to see him, we must ask for permission from people we don’t know or even meet. It’s a very sad and horrifying situation,” he added.
Yawe’s remarks came shortly after Bobi Wine addressed the Geneva Summit for Human Rights and Democracy via an online platform, signaling continued international engagement despite uncertainty over his physical location. However, family members and close political allies insist they remain unaware of where he is living.
The singer also dismissed claims that he had politically abandoned his brother during the campaign period. He maintained that he actively campaigned alongside Bobi Wine across the country.
“I was with Bobi Wine on the campaign trail in every part of Uganda — those who dispute this should verify it on the internet,” he said.
Yawe added that his greatest wish is to see his brother regain full freedom and live openly in his own country without restriction.
During the same interaction, he declined to comment on a circulating video involving his niece, Shalom Namagembe, stating that he had no knowledge of the clip and therefore could not speak about it.
He reiterated that the family remains distanced from developments at Bobi Wine’s residence and continues to follow events from afar as public concern over the opposition leader’s whereabouts persists.
