Following the National Unity Platform’s official release of parliamentary flag bearers for the Central and Eastern regions, intense criticism poured in from social media critics over the endorsement of Bobi Wine’s siblings. Nyanzi Fred Sentamu, Bobi Wine’s elder brother, received the party ticket for Kawempe South, while his sister, Sentamu Betty, was endorsed for the Gomba district Woman MP seat.
Critics accused the party leader of nepotism, drawing parallels to President Museveni’s family rule, and questioning the merit of the candidates amid allegations of Nyanzi’s unpopularity in his constituency. Comments on platforms like X highlighted anger over perceived family dominance in politics, suggesting this move contradicts the party’s anti-nepotism stance and undermines the public’s trust.