“Bobi Wine Should Forget About Becoming President, Even If He Wins , EC Can’t Announce Him” Moses Muhangi Reveals

Uganda Boxing Federation President and politician Moses Muhangi has once again captured public attention with his provocative remarks about National Unity Platform (NUP) leader Robert Kyagulanyi, better known as Bobi Wine.

Muhangi, who is never shy to share his political opinions, said that while Bobi Wine has a massive following across the country, his popularity alone would not guarantee him victory in a presidential election — at least not one recognized by the Electoral Commission.

Addressing supporters during his Kampala Central Parliamentary campaign trail, Muhangi acknowledged that Bobi Wine’s influence, particularly among the youth and urban population, is undeniable.

He said that the opposition figure has managed to connect with ordinary Ugandans in a way few politicians have, but cautioned that charisma and crowds do not always translate into state power.

“Even when Bobi Wine wins the election, I don’t see him being announced as President by the Electoral Commission,” Muhangi stated, a comment that immediately sparked intense debate among political commentators and the public alike.

Muhangi elaborated that Uganda’s political system is not purely driven by popularity but by strategic organization, alliances, and negotiation skills. He argued that those who aspire to lead must understand the deeper structures of governance, power networks, and state machinery if they want to convert mass appeal into actual victory.

“Bobi Wine’s influence is undeniable, but political victory in Uganda requires more than popularity,” he reiterated, stressing that the opposition still lacks the tactical framework necessary to win and sustain leadership.

Shifting focus to his own political journey, Muhangi spoke with confidence about his bid for the Kampala Central MP seat. He identified his main competitors as NUP Secretary General David Lewis Rubongoya and Minister Aminsa Kabanda, both of whom he described as strong contenders but not unbeatable.

“My biggest rivals are David Lewis Rubongoya and Aminsa Kabanda, but I’m very capable of beating them,” he said with assurance. Muhangi explained that his campaign is focused on practical solutions and development-driven leadership rather than partisan politics.

He also urged voters in Kampala to choose leaders who can cooperate with President Yoweri Museveni’s administration, arguing that progress in the capital depends on collaboration rather than confrontation.

“Voters would be doing themselves a disservice by choosing candidates unwilling to work with President Museveni,” he emphasized, noting that his goal is to deliver results, not engage in political wars.

Muhangi’s statements have ignited wide discussion both within the ruling party and the opposition. Political analysts view his remarks as both a challenge to the opposition’s strategy and a calculated move to portray himself as a realistic and pragmatic leader.

With his unique mix of sports leadership and political ambition, Moses Muhangi continues to stand out as one of Uganda’s most outspoken and thought-provoking figures — a man whose comments often spark conversations that stretch far beyond the boxing ring.