Bobi wine’s Hope for Presidency Tamed as Gen. Muhoozi Delares “No Civilian Will Lead Uganda after my Father! The Future Belongs to Us!”

In his characteristic style of weekend tweeting, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the Commander of the Defence Forces (CDF) and first son of Uganda, has once again set social media ablaze with a series of statements that have stirred controversy. Just hours after declaring he would not contest for the presidency in 2026, Muhoozi rallied his supporters to back his father, President Yoweri Museveni, for the next election, stating that the future belongs to their camp.

In a bold and provocative statement, Muhoozi made it clear that Uganda, under no circumstance, will be led by a civilian leader. “No civilian will lead Uganda after President Museveni. The security forces will not allow it. The next leader will be a soldier or policeman,” he tweeted, further fueling the ongoing debate about Uganda’s political future.

Muhoozi’s assertion implies a continued dominance of military influence in Uganda’s political leadership, a stance that has drawn mixed reactions online. While some of his supporters enthusiastically backed his message, praising the General for his loyalty and leadership, many others criticized the remarks as undemocratic and contrary to the spirit of civilian rule.

Several Ugandans took to X to express their frustrations, arguing that the country’s leadership should be determined by democratic elections, not dictated by the military. Critics reminded the General that Uganda is not a monarchy or dynasty where power is passed down through familial or military connections, but a republic that should honor the will of the people through free and fair elections.

This latest statement comes just a day after reports surfaced that President Museveni, who has been in power since 1986, plans to run for the presidency again in the 2026 elections. The news of Museveni’s potential bid, combined with Muhoozi’s comments, has intensified speculation about the future of Uganda’s leadership and the role of the military in shaping it.