Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine said Saturday that he has fled the country following what he described as a military-led manhunt after January’s disputed presidential election, raising renewed concerns about his safety.

In a video posted on the social media platform X, Wine said he had been in hiding for several weeks after soldiers raided his home the day after the Jan. 15 vote. Appearing unshaven, he stated, “By the time you see this video I will have left the country,” thanking supporters who, he said, had “concealed and protected” him. He did not disclose his current location but vowed to return “at the right time.”

Wine, whose legal name is Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, has rejected the official election results, which declared President Yoweri Museveni the winner with 71.6% of the vote.

The reported security pursuit has been linked to statements by Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the president’s son and a senior military figure, who has posted threats against Wine on X, referring to him in derogatory terms. Police have stated they are not seeking Wine, though military officials have suggested he may be wanted for unspecified offenses.

President Museveni, who has been in power since 1986, is expected to be sworn in for a seventh term in May.

Wine has built strong support among younger Ugandans, many of whom cite unemployment and corruption as key concerns. His supporters view him as a leading voice for political change in the East African nation.