In response to Muhoozi's latest remarks, Opondo has questioned the legitimacy of the general's words. 'So, being a buffoon, proven or otherwise, is now an offence?' Opondo responded challenging Muhoozi to provide specifics on his allegations.
'If you have serious allegations, General Muhoozi, be specific. Who is the fool you are talking about, and what have they done?' Opondo's sharp response underscored the growing rift within Uganda's leadership, as Muhoozi's critics, including Opondo, accused him of undermining military cohesion and creating unnecessary divisions.
Opondo further argued that public name-calling does nothing to resolve internal disputes and only exacerbates tensions. 'We have institutions to handle disputes. Calling someone a fool or a buffoon in public does not solve anything. It only creates more division and confusion,' he said.
This comment highlighted the deepening divide between those who support Muhoozi's outspoken nature and those who view his remarks as harmful to Uganda's stability and diplomatic relations.
Meanwhile, the Minister of ICT and National Guidance, Dr Chris Baryomunsi has said that Muhoozi's posts are not the official position of government of Uganda.
'Regarding the comments attributed to general Muhoozi, the CDF, on DRC and Sudan, those are comments made on social media, casually, privately, and not the official position of UPDF or Ministry of Defense or government of Uganda,' Baryomunsi said.
He urged the public and the international community to treat Muhoozi's tweets as casual comments.
'They should be treated as casual comments, if at all he made them, and therefore there should be no anxiety at all about those comments, both within the country and even our friends outside Uganda. So, they shouldn't be treated as an official position of the government of Uganda,' Baryomunsi said.
Muhoozi, the son of President Yoweri Kaguta Tibuhaburwa Museveni, has once again found himself at the center of controversy, this time for his inflammatory tweets about Sudan, the DRC and internal military circles.
Muhoozi's initial remarks about Sudan, in which he threatened to invade the country with the support of the United States, quickly sparked outrage both locally and internationally.
The Sudanese government has since called on the African Union, regional and international organizations, and the entire international community to condemn Muhoozi's statements, which it said, pose a threat to regional and international peace and security.
Another post where Muhoozi threatens to wipeout all white mercenaries operating in eastern DRC prompted he Congolese government reacted by summoning Uganda's Acting Chargé d'Affaires, Matata Twaha Magara to get clarification on the official position of government of Uganda.
Although Muhoozi did not single out a mercenary group, it is widely believed that he was referring to foreign operatives associated with Bulgaria's Agemira group and Romania's RALF, who have been assisting the Congolese national army (FARDC) in its fight against M23 rebels since 2022.
The Congolese government has repeatedly stated that these individuals are not mercenaries but trainers working to strengthen the FARDC's capacity in modern warfare and safeguarding strategic locations like Goma and Sake.
Critics have argued that Muhoozi's inflammatory statements could be part of a broader political strategy, suggesting he is being used as a scapegoat by powerful figures within the Ugandan government.
Just days after the Sudan debacle, Muhoozi stirred internal unrest by targeting his fellow military officers, including Lt. Gen. Peter Elweru, whom he publicly called a 'buffoon' while accusing him of incompetence.
This sparked a firestorm of debate, with many Ugandans questioning whether such remarks were appropriate from a senior figure in the military and political scene. Muhoozi's critics suggested that his outbursts were intentionally encouraged to draw attention away from larger issues.
Muhoozi's actions come at a time when his political ambitions are under close scrutiny. His critics believe that these outbursts may be part of a broader strategy to bolster his profile ahead of any future political ambitions, while others argue that he is being manipulated as a scapegoat for political maneuvering within the government.
While he has since deleted many of his inflammatory tweets, the diplomatic and internal fallout looms. Uganda's international relations, particularly with neighboring Sudan and DRC remain in jeopardy, and the tensions within the Ugandan military and political circles show no signs of easing.
As the fallout unfolds, many are left wondering whether Muhoozi's controversial remarks will continue to shape the country's political landscape or whether Uganda's leadership will regain control of the narrative.
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