A fresh political controversy has erupted in Uganda after Chief of Defence Forces Muhoozi Kainerugaba reportedly claimed he could influence who serves as Leader of the Opposition in Parliament, sparking fierce debate about the independence of the country's democratic institutions.
The remarks, shared through social media, quickly generated widespread reactions from politicians, analysts, and members of the public, with critics questioning whether such statements blur the lines between military influence and civilian political processes.
According to reports, Muhoozi suggested that replacing the current Leader of the Opposition, Joel Ssenyonyi, would not be difficult and that he could support the appointment of another opposition figure with the approval of "Mzee" — a term commonly used to refer to President Yoweri Museveni.GET FULL STORY HERE.