Uganda’s President Muhoozi Kainerugaba Claims Opposition Members Were Killed
Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the eldest son of Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni, has sparked outrage after openly claiming that 22 members of the opposition National Unity Platform were killed during the conduct of Uganda’s general elections.
The comments have intensified concerns over Uganda election violence and human rights abuses linked to the disputed polls.
Muhoozi, who also serves as Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces, made the remarks via his official X handle. His statement is being widely interpreted as a direct admission connected to the ongoing allegations of election violence against opposition supporters.
He further claimed that opposition leader Bobi Wine was the next intended target, describing him as the “twenty-third” person. The comment has raised fresh fears about the safety of opposition figures amid the tense political climate surrounding Uganda election violence.
“We have killed 22 NUP terrorists since last week. I’m praying the 23rd is Kabobi,” he wrote on his official X handle.
These remarks have drawn strong reactions both locally and internationally, as they appear to confirm the killing of opposition party members. The statements come at a time when Uganda is already under global scrutiny following the controversial re-election of President Museveni.
President Museveni, who is 81 years old, was declared the winner of the disputed election, securing a seventh term in office. Opposition groups and civil society organizations have continued to question the credibility of the process, citing Uganda’s election violence and intimidation of voters.
Earlier, opposition leader Bobi Wine revealed that he narrowly escaped a military and police raid on his residence in Magere last Friday night. According to him, the incident was part of a broader clampdown linked to Uganda election violence targeting opposition leaders.
In a statement released last Saturday, Wine described the incident as chaotic and frightening. He said, “Last night was very difficult at our home in Magere. The military and police raided us. They switched off power and cut off some of our CCTV cameras. There were helicopters hovering over.”
Wine confirmed that he managed to evade the security forces, although some of his family members remain detained. He added, “I want to confirm that I managed to escape from them. Currently, I am not at home, although my wife and other family members remain under house arrest. I know that these criminals are looking for me everywhere, and I am trying my best to keep safe.”
He also addressed the confusion surrounding his whereabouts, linking it to a nationwide internet shutdown. Speaking on the issue, Wine said, “I understand that there has been great concern and speculation regarding my whereabouts. Please understand this is the context of a nationwide internet shutdown.
“Given the commotion that happened at our house at night, and given that no one is allowed to access the house, our neighbors concluded that they had succeeded in abducting us and spread the news.”
As pressure mounts, many observers are calling for an independent investigation into the claims and incidents surrounding Uganda election violence. Questions also remain about the role regional bodies and the international community should play in ensuring accountability and protecting democratic rights in Uganda.
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