Don’t Force Us to Support You! Presidential Assistant Yiga Kisakyamukama Warns Gen Muhoozi

Presidential Assistant Yiga Kisakyamukama has reportedly warned Chief of Defence Forces Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba against pressuring government officials and other leaders to support his presidential ambitions.Kisakyamukama is quoted as saying that Muhoozi should not expect to become Uganda’s next president by forcing people to support him, arguing that political leadership should not be imposed on anyone. “Don’t force us to support you, that is not how you will become Uganda’s next President,” Kisakyamukama reportedly said in a strong message directed at the army chief.He also expressed support for President Yoweri Museveni, saying the veteran leader remains strong enough to seek another term in office in 2031. His remarks come amid continued speculation about Uganda’s political succession and Muhoozi’s possible presidential ambitions. The reported warning highlights the divisions and disagreements that may emerge within government and the ruling National Resistance Movement as discussions about future leadership continue.Muhoozi, who leads the Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU), has attracted support from political figures and groups that openly promote his possible presidential bid. However, his ambitions have also faced criticism from individuals who believe the country’s next leader should emerge through democratic competition rather than political pressure.The debate over succession has increasingly attracted public attention, with different leaders expressing contrasting views about whether Museveni should seek another term or whether the country should prepare for a new generation of leadership. Kisakyamukama’s reported remarks add another voice to the ongoing debate, although further details about when and where he made the statement have not been provided.

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