An attorney for Bobi Wine says Ugandan soldiers have withdrawn from the Opposition presidential challenger’s home the day after a judge ruled that his house arrest was unlawful.
But attorney George Musisi told The Associated Press that security forces could still be seen in the village near the candidate’s property outside the capital, Kampala.
“They have gone for now,” he said. “Of course (the candidate) hasn’t yet stepped outside the house. We don’t know what will happen.”
The popular singer-turned-opposition figure was meeting officials with his National Unity Platform party at his home on Tuesday, a holiday in Uganda that marks the day that rebels led by President Yoweri Museveni took power 35 years ago.
A police helicopter hovered over the area, according to local broadcaster NTV.
The candidate, whose real name is Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, has been unable to leave his home since the January 14 election.
Ugandan authorities have said he can only leave his home under military escort because they fear his presence in public could incite rioting.
Police told reporters on Monday they would pull away from his residence but keep surveilling the area.