National Unity Platform (NUP) boss Robert Kyagulanyi aka Bobi Wine has fired shots at the European Union for cozying up to Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, despite serious allegations of human rights violations pinned on the First Son.

Bobi Wine made the bold remarks on Monday while hosting the EU Head of Delegation, Ambassador Jan Sadek, at the NUP party headquarters in Makerere Kavule, where the two sides had gathered for talks about the upcoming 2026 general election.

“We were shocked that the EU met Gen. Muhoozi ,a man accused of brutality and torture. To our supporters, it looks like you’re shaking hands with their tormentor,” Bobi Wine told the diplomats.

He said while the EU visit was officially about election preparation, the discussion largely focused on Uganda’s worsening human rights record. Kyagulanyi said he personally raised concerns over the condition of his jailed bodyguard, Edward Ssebuufu aka Eddie Mutwe, who resurfaced in Masaka court last week after vanishing for over a week.

Mutwe, now on remand at Masaka Prison over aggravated robbery charges, appeared in court with visible signs of torture, according to his lawyers and party colleagues.

Gen. Muhoozi had earlier joked on his X account (formerly Twitter) that he had “kidnapped” Mutwe and was “teaching him Runyankore in his basement.”

“We demanded that the EU use its voice to push for urgent medical treatment for Eddie Mutwe,” Kyagulanyi added.

Ambassador Sadek, in response, tried to calm the storm. He said the Muhoozi meeting was not a political endorsement, insisting the EU is holding neutral talks with all political players ahead of the 2026 elections.

“We’re speaking to everyone NRM, NUP, FDC, all of them. We are closely monitoring Uganda’s political environment,” Sadek explained.

He also raised alarm over the recent military crackdowns, especially the chaos during the Kawempe North by-election, where security forces clashed with NUP supporters.

“We’re concerned about the militarization of politics. We urge all parties to stick to democratic values,” Sadek said.

Uganda heads to the polls in January 2026, with the Electoral Commission already rolling out key processes like displaying the national voters’ register.

As tension builds, one thing is clear, Bobi Wine isn’t backing down, and neither is the global spotlight.