Gen Muhoozi accuses US of disrespecting Museveni

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Gen Muhoozi accuses US of disrespecting Museveni
Gen Muhoozi

Fellow Ugandans, it is my solemn duty to announce to you all that we as a nation are about to have a serious confrontation with the current US Ambassador to our country. For disrespecting our beloved and celebrated President and for undermining the constitution of Uganda

The Chief of Defence Forces, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has accused the US Ambassador to Uganda, William Popp, of disrespecting President Museveni and the country itself.

In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Muhoozi warned that Uganda is on the verge of a serious confrontation with the ambassador due to what he perceives as ongoing disrespect towards the President and a disregard for Uganda's constitution.

"Fellow Ugandans, it is my solemn duty to announce to you all that we as a nation are about to have a serious confrontation with the current US Ambassador to our country. For disrespecting our beloved and celebrated President and for undermining the constitution of Uganda," Muhoozi said.

In a subsequent post, the First Son clarified that his grievances with the ambassador are not personal but stem from foreign interference in Uganda's affairs.

"This is not just about General MK; it involves President Museveni, the government, and the people of Uganda. This is a national issue, and you will see that no foreign nation will ever dominate Uganda again!", the CDF stated.

Muhoozi's remarks follow the US's ongoing sanctions against Ugandan officials for "human rights violations".

Recently, the US Department of State designated four members of the Uganda Police Force for their alleged involvement in severe human rights abuses, including torture.

The group of officers included Bob Kagarura, the former Wamala Regional Police Commander; Alex Mwine, the previous District Police Commander for Mitanya District; Elly Womanya, a former Senior Commissioner and Deputy Director of the Uganda Police Force's Criminal Investigations Division; and Hamdani Twesigye, the former Deputy Inspector of Police assigned to the Special Investigations Unit (SIU).

Popp took on this role in September of last year, succeeding Natalie Brown, who had completed her term just a month earlier.

However, within a year of his appointment, a significant number of high-ranking government officials have faced sanctions from the U.S.

This year, sanctions were imposed on Speaker Anita Among, FUFA President Magogo, former Ministers of Karamoja Affairs Mary Goretti Kitutu and Agnes Nandutu, as well as Minister Amos Lugoloobi, and their spouses.

These ongoing sanctions are believed to have stalled relations between Uganda and the U.S, potentially reflecting General Muhoozi's dissatisfaction with the ambassador.

Conversely, the opposition has welcomed these sanctions.

In response to this week's sanctions on the police officers, Robert Kyagulanyi, the leader of the National Unity Platform (NUP), praised the U.S' actions, describing them as a significant move towards justice for victims of abuse in Uganda.

“We are delighted to receive news of fresh sanctions imposed by the United States of America on four senior police officers involved in acts of torture, cruel, degrading, and inhuman treatment,” Kyagulanyi said.

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