President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni’s claim to have resigned from the military is an outright fabrication—one designed to mislead and deceive the public. For decades, this man has preyed on the people of Uganda, exploiting the military and political machinery for his personal gain, leaving nothing but destruction in his wake. The truth is unmistakable: Museveni has not relinquished any power; he remains the omnipotent controller of Uganda’s military apparatus, using it as a tool to crush opposition and maintain an iron grip on the country. His so-called “resignation” is nothing more than a smokescreen—a pathetic attempt to convince the public that he’s relinquishing power when, in fact, he’s reinforcing his totalitarian regime.
Senior Counsel Ladislaus Rwakafuzi’s comments reflect the cold, hard reality of the situation. Rwakafuzi pulls no punches when he calls out Museveni’s absurd claim, exposing it for the lie it is. Museveni’s role as Chairman of the Ugandan military high command means he is not merely a figurehead but the man pulling the strings behind every major military operation. Unlike the leaders of other nations, such as Kenya, where the commander-in-chief is largely a symbolic role, Museveni is directly involved in daily military decisions. His dirty hands are all over every move the military makes, and his corrupt influence spreads far and wide. His continued control of the military is proof enough that he has no intention of stepping down.
But his manipulation doesn’t end with the military. Museveni’s interference in Uganda’s judiciary is another key pillar of his regime. As the ultimate authority in both the military and the political spheres, Museveni controls military courts, turning them into nothing more than kangaroo courts designed to eliminate his political enemies. These military tribunals are not tools of justice but instruments of tyranny. It is clear that Museveni is using these courts to imprison Dr. Kizza Besigye, one of his fiercest critics, in the run-up to the 2026 elections. The goal is not to safeguard the nation but to ensure that any potential threats to Museveni’s continued reign are obliterated before they can challenge his rule.
What Museveni fails to grasp, or perhaps willingly ignores, is the catastrophic toll his actions have on Uganda’s democracy. By monopolizing both the military and the judiciary, he has rendered Uganda’s legal system a hollow shell, devoid of any semblance of impartiality. The courts, once intended to be a bulwark against tyranny, are now simply puppets in Museveni’s hand. There is no justice when one man holds absolute power over the military and the judiciary. Museveni’s unchecked authority has obliterated any pretense of democracy, and the people of Uganda suffer as a result.
Museveni’s feigned commitment to dialogue and political engagement is nothing but a cruel joke. Behind his thin veneer of diplomacy lies a man who seeks only to crush dissent. His so-called political discussions are nothing more than a ruse to further his power. The reality is that Museveni thrives on oppression, fear, and violence. He is a tyrant who will stop at nothing to destroy anyone who dares to challenge his authority.
This man is no leader—he is a malevolent force, a ruthless dictator whose actions betray any claim to moral authority. Museveni has hollowed out the very soul of Uganda, replacing the rule of law with a reign of terror. His lies, his manipulation of the military, and his weaponization of the judiciary are nothing short of criminal. Uganda is not led by a man who represents the people, but by a monstrous figure who holds the country hostage to his insatiable thirst for power. Museveni is the devil in disguise, and Uganda is suffering because of his unrelenting pursuit of control.
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