Bobi Wine names Nambeshe acting NUP President

Kampala, Uganda: The National Unity Platform (NUP) exiled president, Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine, has appointed the party’s Deputy President for the Eastern Region, John Baptist Nambeshe, as the new acting president of Uganda’s leading opposition party.

Nambeshe succeeds Dr. Lina Zedriga Waru, whose four-month tenure as acting president has come to an end.

The announcement was made by Bobi Wine through his official X account, where he commended Zedriga for steering the party during his absence.

“For four months, Dr. Lina Zedriga Waru has been acting President of our Party. During this period, she has steered the party well and kept the revolution alive. We’re all very grateful for her dedication and service,” Bobi Wine posted.

Confirming the leadership transition, the NUP president wrote: “As her tenure comes to an end, I am pleased to announce that Hon. John Baptist Nambeshe, Deputy President Eastern Region, will be taking over as acting President of the National Unity Platform.”

Bobi Wine also called on party leaders and supporters to rally behind the new acting president. “I wish him well and request all leaders and comrades to accord him the necessary support.”

Nambeshe, who serves as Member of Parliament for Manjiya County and NUP’s Deputy President for the Eastern Region, assumes the party’s top leadership role in an acting capacity while Bobi Wine remains outside the country.

Dr. Zedriga had been appointed acting president before Bobi Wine’s departure and has overseen the party’s day-to-day operations over the past four months.

With the latest appointment, Nambeshe is expected to coordinate the party’s activities and provide political leadership until Bobi Wine resumes his duties.

The leadership transition comes as NUP continues to position itself ahead of Uganda’s evolving political landscape following the 2026 General Election.