“I Have No Bad Blood On Bobi Wine But We Don’t Have To Be Friends Again” Mpuuga Set the Record Straight

Hon. Mathias Mpuuga, the Member of Parliament for Nyendo–Mukungwe, has finally addressed his strained relationship with National Unity Platform (NUP) president Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine. After months of public speculation and heated social media debates, Mpuuga has clarified that there is no personal feud—but their political directions have diverged.

“I hold no personal grudge against him,” Mpuuga said during a recent statement. “I’m a structured person when it comes to work. We don’t need to be friends to cooperate.” His words offered a sharp but respectful reminder that politics is about principles and purpose—not necessarily personal friendships.

Once seen as a key pillar in NUP’s rise—especially in Parliament where he served as Leader of Opposition—Mpuuga’s fallout with the party leadership has stirred significant controversy. The tension followed internal debates around transparency, democratic processes, and a contentious “service award” scandal that placed him at the center of scrutiny.

While many believed the rift between Mpuuga and Bobi Wine was personal, his latest remarks aim to dispel that narrative. He emphasized that political cooperation does not require emotional closeness, likening teamwork in politics to the mechanics of a machine: every part plays a role, even if they don’t necessarily “warm up” to each other.

This analogy reinforced Mpuuga’s view that politics should be driven by shared values and institutional structures—not by personal chemistry.

Over recent months, murmurs of discontent have emerged within NUP, with some senior figures reportedly uneasy about Bobi Wine’s leadership style. Although Mpuuga did not directly criticize the party president, his carefully chosen words sent a clear signal—he will not sacrifice his principles to maintain a false sense of unity.

His statement brings a new level of clarity to the unfolding drama within Uganda’s leading opposition party. While it doesn’t resolve the internal friction, it shows that Mpuuga remains committed to public service and political engagement—whether or not he stands beside his former allies.

In the end, Mpuuga’s message was clear: professionalism, structure, and integrity must come before personal relationships. And if that means walking a different path from Bobi Wine, he appears more than willing to do so.