Opposition leader in the recently held Uganda presidential election, Bobi Wine has withdrawn a court case challenging the results that handed victory to incumbent Yoweri Museveni, alleging bias by Supreme Court justices hearing the case.
In a news conference, Bobi Wine said “We have decided to withdraw from their court”.
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The 39-year-old, whose real name is Robert Kyagulanyi, had rejected the results of the January election, noting that he believed victory was stolen from him.
A popstar and lawmaker, was asking the court to overturn the results on several grounds including widespread use of violence.
Recall that Museveni, a former guerrilla leader who has led the East African country since 1986, was declared winner of the Jan. 14 election with 59% of the vote, while Wine was given 35%.
Bobi Wine said “The courts are not independent, it is clear these people (judges) are working for Mr. Museveni”.
