ANT party leader and retired Major General Gregory Mugisha Muntu has issued a sharp warning over Uganda’s political direction following the abduction of former Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago, an incident he linked to alleged orders from Chief of Defence Forces Muhoozi Kainerugaba.
Speaking at a public function in Kampala attended by government officials and political leaders, Muntu expressed concern that respect for the rule of law in the country is deteriorating at an alarming pace.
He said recent developments point to a system increasingly shaped by disregard for legal institutions and due process.
In his remarks, Muntu described the current political climate as one that risks normalising lawlessness, cautioning that the situation is edging towards what he termed as political instability driven by unchecked power.
He argued that such tendencies, if left unaddressed, could undermine national cohesion and governance.
The former army commander reminded those in positions of authority that political power is temporary.
He warned that leaders who today feel insulated by state authority will one day leave office and be subjected to the same laws and institutions they influence while in power.
Muntu posed a pointed question about accountability, asking what would happen when current decision-makers lose power and are required to operate within the very systems they may have weakened or ignored.
He further cautioned that weakening institutions for short-term political advantage carries long-term consequences for the entire country.
According to him, once judicial safeguards and constitutional protections are undermined, they cease to protect anyone—regardless of political standing.
Muntu stressed that no country can maintain stability if justice is applied selectively or legal structures are manipulated for political convenience.
He warned that sustained erosion of the rule of law ultimately creates a fragile state where insecurity and uncertainty become widespread.
His remarks add to growing political debate over governance, accountability, and the role of security agencies in handling political figures in Uganda.