Lawyer Godwin Toko has raised concerns over the public conduct of Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, saying his recent remarks on corruption and parliamentary leadership risk undermining state institutions and due process.
In a statement shared on social media, Toko said it was necessary for individuals close to the General to be honest with him about the consequences of his actions in the public space.
“Fortunately, I can call many of Gen. Muhoozi’s people my friends; Andrew Mwenda Allan Kasujja, Mujuni Raymond, etc, all very brilliant people. could you please be honest enough to tell him he cannot fight corruption while abusing processes, while undermining institutions, while openly and publicly appointing speakers and deputy speakers of parliament, while fronting people that have also been involved in the same corruption you’re praising him for fighting. Thank you,” Toko said.
The comments come at a time when Muhoozi has been actively using social media to comment on Uganda’s political developments, including the ongoing debate over parliamentary leadership and corruption within government structures.
He has in recent weeks positioned himself as an outspoken critic of corruption while also making statements on political alignments within Parliament, including the speakership race.
His remarks have drawn both support and criticism across Uganda’s political circles.
Toko, however, argues that such interventions blur the line between official authority and political influence, warning that they could weaken established decision-making processes.
He further questioned the credibility of a corruption fight that, in his view, appears to conflict with public endorsement of individuals linked to governance controversies.
According to him, consistency and respect for institutions are central to any credible anti-corruption agenda, warning that mixed signals risk eroding public confidence.
The lawyer’s remarks add to an ongoing debate over the role of influential political and military figures in shaping public discourse through social media, especially on matters that traditionally fall under formal institutional channels.