By The President of the Uganda People’s Congress, Jimmy Akena, has launched a scathing attack on the Chief of Defence Forces, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, over what he described as reckless and embarrassing statements made on social media platform X.
Speaking at the UPC headquarters in Kampala, Akena accused the CDF of undermining democratic values and threatening political stability through controversial remarks targeting opposition leaders.
Akena said the conduct and language used by the Chief of Defence Forces on social media are unacceptable, especially given the sensitivity of his office and his position as the son of the President.
He warned that such statements risk deepening political divisions and eroding public confidence in state institutions.
“The sort of attitude and the sort of statements which have been coming out of the office of the CDF is an embarrassment to all of us as Ugandans… How can you talk about torturing or killing a person who stood in a presidential election?”
The Chief of Defense Forces and also the first son Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, is among the most active users of the X platform in Uganda. However, his recent posts have increasingly attracted controversy, with critics arguing that his statements are unbecoming of a military officer holding the position of Chief of Defence Forces.
Earlier this year, Gen. Muhoozi used his X account to make several posts, including one in which he accused the United States Embassy in Kampala of undermining military cooperation and allegedly supporting opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine. Although he later deleted the post and issued an apology, the remarks sparked widespread debate.
His social media activity has also placed him in open confrontation with other leaders. The latest clash was with the Minister for ICT and National Guidance, Dr. Chris Baryomunsi.
The UPC leader argued that leaders in positions of power must exercise restraint and responsibility, particularly in a country grappling with post-election tensions.
He said Uganda cannot afford a political environment where dissent is met with threats or intimidation.
“We cannot be in a situation whereby anybody who disagrees is expected to face a firing squad or be threatened. That should not be happening in Uganda.”
Akena’s remarks come against the backdrop of the recently concluded 2026 general elections, which he described as deeply flawed, citing alleged military interference and irregularities in Lira City.
He maintained that the resources of the state belong to all Ugandans and should never be used to suppress democratic processes or serve partisan interests.
”The resources of Uganda are for all the citizens of Uganda, irrespective of political affiliation. They are not for a political party.
Akena called on those in power to respect democratic principles and warned that continued misuse of state authority could push the country into deeper political crisis.
His comments add to growing debate over the role of the military and political rhetoric in Uganda’s post-election period.
