A section of Members of Parliament has expressed discontent over remarks made by Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the Commander of Defence Forces, that Uganda will only be led by the military and not civilians. The lawmakers, during interviews at Parliament, argued that such statements violate the democratic principles that empower Ugandans to choose their leaders.
Medard Sseggona (Busiro East) did not hold back, condemning the endorsement of President Museveni by a serving Army officer, which he described as unlawful.
“Let me hope that he knows that what he said is unlawful but he can do so with impunity given the fact that his father is the President, so he can break any law. By mentioning that a Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) has endorsed his father, are you not embarrassed as a Ugandan? A serving Army officer endorses a political participant in a politically partisan and partisanly political context. There must be something fundamentally wrong, one; with the person making the statement, two; with the endorsee himself who is the Commander in Chief, and us the country,” said Sseggona.
Sseggona also expressed relief, sarcastically thanking Muhoozi for endorsing President Museveni, which he believes gives the Opposition a familiar opponent to face.
“I want to thank my brother for leaving us to deal with someone we are familiar with. The game is always interesting if you are dealing with someone familiar with the rules of that particular game. For Muhoozi to say he is now supporting the dad and calling on his followers to do the same, of course, is unlawful, but in their family, breaking the law hasn’t just started, and it didn’t start with him. Their home is full of violators of the law,” Sseggona added.
However, John Musila (Bubulo East) praised Muhoozi’s decision to back President Museveni, mocking those who had rallied behind Muhoozi’s potential candidacy, claiming they have been outmaneuvered.
“There are those who are lumpenproletariat, people who simply think that they can benefit out of chaos-opportunists. In political language, we call them lumpenproletariats. And it isn’t good for the country. Muhoozi defuses from what other people were saying from the Son, it is a kingdom, it is hereditary, now, where are they? Nipped in the butt. So to me, he has taken the right direction and that is the way to go,” remarked Musila.
Musila further pointed out that the Opposition is in disarray following Muhoozi’s endorsement, arguing that their long-standing claims of nepotism are no longer valid.
“Opposition is now in shambles, they should now fold their mats and simply chicken out into the kitchens. Because the reasons for which they would stand against, that he is bringing the son, they are playing comedy,” Musila said.
Charles Tebandeke (Bbale County) cautioned Ugandans not to misinterpret Muhoozi’s pronouncement as an end to his political aspirations, hinting that his Presidential ambitions are merely on hold.
“For Ugandans who think Muhoozi has abandoned the idea, no, it has just been put on the bakery stove, so the bakery hasn’t properly baked him for Presidency, but it is what they are fostering. So, we need to stand as Ugandans and defend our rights and return the rule of law that is a unit of respect to democratic rule,” noted Tebandeke.
Twaha Kagabo (Bukoto South) expressed support for Muhoozi’s transition, revealing his own plan to switch to the NRM in the 2026 elections.
“It is very timely, the season is on because people have plowed their gardens politically. As Kagabo, a person who sits closer to the conclave, I was privy to this, I made my signings already, and next season, I will be playing for NRM, not any other opposition parties. My supporters rejoice to conquer, we are winning again, this time with a different shirt. It is gonna be a yellow shirt, embrace the transfer,” declared Kagabo.
The debate over Muhoozi’s remarks has sparked divergent opinions in Parliament, with the broader question of the military’s role in Uganda’s political landscape becoming central to the ongoing political discourse ahead of the 2026 elections.
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