Former Kampala Central parliamentary aspirant Abraham Luzzi has broken his silence after disappearing from the public scene following the last general elections, declaring that he has no obligation to remain constantly visible in the political space.
Speaking candidly about his absence from the political arena, Luzzi said he deliberately stepped away from the spotlight and is now focused on private pursuits away from the pressures that often accompany political contests.
“The reason you haven't been seeing me after the elections is because I'm not a public consumption item. I am busy and I have many things I am doing,” Luzzi said.
The former aspirant explained that leaving the political limelight has brought him relief from what he described as the heavy social expectations placed on candidates during election periods, where politicians are often expected to solve personal problems for constituents.
He said that while on the campaign trail, some members of the public treated political candidates like sources of personal financial assistance.
“I am relieved from the endless disturbances from people who used to think that as a contestant I must take personal responsibility for their personal problems,” he said.
Luzzi also offered a critical assessment of the political culture in the capital, arguing that the quality of representation has suffered because voters increasingly prioritize personal affection for candidates over competence.
“Voters today vote for the people they love instead of the people they need,” he said.
Although he acknowledged that voters ultimately made their choice in the elections, Luzzi suggested that the outcome might not necessarily reflect the most capable leadership.
“When people with knowledge keep quiet, the jokers take charge and we all suffer,” he said, adding that he hopes the elected leadership will still serve the public effectively.
His comments come at a time when discussions around electoral credibility frequently follow Uganda’s polls. However, Luzzi dismissed claims that election losses are often caused by rigging.
According to him, candidates should take responsibility for their performance rather than blaming electoral processes.
“It’s nonsense for people to talk about cheating in the elections. Those are just excuses. If there was cheating, why didn't you also cheat? I don't believe in blame games,” he said.
Instead, Luzzi argued that a more pressing problem is the commercialization of politics, where leadership positions are increasingly viewed as avenues for personal enrichment.
“Leadership is service, but people are mixing it with money. People now consider politics the best business. People are jubilating being elected simply because it's an avenue to cheat,” he said.
Beyond politics, Luzzi also addressed broader socio-economic issues, particularly the growing pressure on urban centers such as Kampala. He suggested that many people struggling to survive in the capital should consider returning to rural areas where agricultural opportunities remain underutilized.
“You idlers in the city, pack your bags, come to the garden and do farming,” he said.
“Not everyone can own land. Some of you can come and do work on our farms. Go back to your villages and utilize the resources there. There shouldn't be babysitting for anyone in this country. Fix yourself or the situation will fix you.”
Despite distancing himself from day-to-day city politics, Luzzi maintained that he still supports initiatives aimed at improving Kampala’s development.
He argued that one of the biggest challenges facing the capital is inadequate funding rather than simply leadership or administrative issues.
“Kampala needs a special budget. The money is so little to do anything meaningful in this city,” he said.
While he made it clear that he is no longer actively pursuing political influence, Luzzi noted that his ideas and proposals for improving Kampala remain publicly accessible online.
“My ideas for Kampala are online on my website. I will not chase the leaders like a wild goose to give them knowledge. If they see value in what I say, I'm available for consultation,” he said.
For now, the former aspirant says he is content focusing on his private life, including managing his farm and spending time with his family away from the pressures of public office.
“I am attending to my tall wife, my animals, and my farm. I'm too busy. Very soon, TVs and radios will start paying me for my knowledge,” Luzzi said.
