National Unity Platform (NUP) president Robert Kyagulanyi, also known as Bobi Wine, has ignited political debate following a surprise meeting with Uganda People's Congress (UPC) leader Jimmy Akena at his Magere residence.

The two reportedly held a "conversation about the future of Uganda," according to Kyagulanyi.

The encounter, held on Sunday, comes amid persistent criticism of Akena's longstanding association with the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM), a relationship many say has weakened his credibility as an opposition leader.

While Akena declined to comment on the meeting--citing an upcoming "high-level engagement" he did not want to disrupt--Kyagulanyi was more candid, hinting that the UPC leader may be rethinking his political alignment.

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"The way Akena has recently been speaking out about the people's grievances caught my attention," said Kyagulanyi.

"We spoke frankly about Uganda's future."

Kyagulanyi suggested that Akena may be growing disillusioned with the NRM, particularly in light of reports that the ruling party failed to back his wife, Minister Betty Amongi, in her bid to retain the Lira City Woman MP seat.

"Maybe Akena has finally woken up to the reality that Museveni has only been using him to advance their agenda--not to address the deep-rooted problems affecting our people," Kyagulanyi said.

The meeting quickly became a trending topic on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), where users questioned the implications of the dialogue.

"Does NUP trust someone who has actively negotiated with Museveni for years?" one user posted.

Despite public skepticism, Kyagulanyi reiterated NUP's openness to engage with all forces committed to change.

"We shall continue meeting all revolutionaries. We need unity among those who care about Uganda," he said.

Still, analysts remain divided. Some view the meeting as a sign of political realignment in the lead-up to the 2026 general elections, while others see it as a strategic move by Akena to secure political relevance or even support for his wife's future campaigns.

Whether the meeting marks the beginning of a broader opposition coalition or simply a fleeting political gesture remains to be seen.

But for now, it has added a fresh layer of intrigue to Uganda's fast-shifting political landscape.