“I Was Part Of Bobi Wine’s Rise But After Becoming Successful, He Began Abusing Me, It Hurts Me Alot” Says Gen Muhoozi

General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces, has made startling claims about the political rise of opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi, widely known as Bobi Wine. Muhoozi alleged that he and a group of military generals were instrumental in promoting Kyagulanyi’s political career as part of a deliberate strategy to counter Dr. Kizza Besigye, a veteran opposition figure and longstanding critic of President Yoweri Museveni. According to Muhoozi, the plan involved convincing President Museveni to support their approach, which entailed backing Bobi Wine to disrupt Besigye’s dominance within Uganda’s opposition.

In a series of tweets, Muhoozi revealed that substantial financial resources were provided to Bobi Wine to help him establish his political platform, the National Unity Platform (NUP). However, Muhoozi expressed deep frustration over what he described as Kyagulanyi’s betrayal, accusing him of turning against the government and engaging in “abusive” behavior after rising to political prominence. Muhoozi went further to demand repayment of the alleged funds provided during Bobi Wine’s early political career.

Escalating his rhetoric, Muhoozi issued direct threats of violence against Kyagulanyi, claiming the only reason he had not acted on these threats was President Museveni’s restraining influence. He stated that if given the opportunity, he would resort to extreme measures, including beheading Kyagulanyi, unless the NUP leader repaid the alleged financial support. These comments have drawn widespread criticism and concern.

The remarks by Muhoozi have sparked alarm among political analysts and human rights advocates, who argue that they highlight the troubling entanglement of Uganda’s military in political affairs. Critics assert that such statements call into question the neutrality of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) and raise serious concerns about the safety of opposition leaders. The threats also underscore the growing intolerance for dissent and the deteriorating political climate in Uganda, marked by crackdowns on opposition voices.

These revelations have added a new layer to Uganda’s political discourse, with many questioning the government’s commitment to democratic principles. The admission of state-engineered manipulation of opposition politics has further polarized public opinion and intensified scrutiny on the role