Ugandans should refrain from asking President Museveni to retire Gen. Muhoozi
It is essential that we prioritize the institutional integrity of the UPDF and allow the high command to make decisions free from external pressure.
Op-Ed: Ugandans should refrain from requesting President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni to retire Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba from the army.
As the 2026 presidential election draws near, whispers of General Kainerugaba’s potential candidacy have sparked intense debate.
While some Ugandans are eager to see the president’s son take the reins, others are adamant that he must first retire from the army. However, it is crucial that we, as a nation, refrain from urging President Museveni’s hand on this matter.
The decision to retire General Kainerugaba from the army is a complex one, fraught with implications for national security and the institutional integrity of the UPDF. It is not a decision to be taken lightly or dictated by public opinion.
Rather, it is the exclusive purview of the UPDF high command, which possesses the expertise and understanding to make an informed decision about General Kainerugaba’s future in the military. We must trust in their professionalism and allow them to guide this process.
Requesting President Museveni to retire his son could have unintended consequences, potentially destabilizing the military and compromising national security.
It is essential that we prioritize the institutional integrity of the UPDF and allow the high command to make decisions free from external pressure.
Let us, as Ugandans, respect the boundaries of military protocol and allow the UPDF high command to determine General Kainerugaba’s future.
We must not let political expediency cloud our judgment and compromise the very institutions that ensure our nation’s stability.
The author is Bagarukayo Abdul, the NRM cadre/political thinker.
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