I will not need permission to kill you: Gen. Muhoozi threatens opposition politician Ssemujju Nganda

Uganda's Chief of Defence Forces, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has caused controversy with a recent post on his official X account. In his statement, he directly threatened opposition politician Semujju Nganda, calling him an "unnecessary person" in Uganda.

He also suggested that Semujju could be killed as easily as a "chicken thief" without needing anyone’s permission. Additionally, he warned that if Semujju mentioned his name again, he would respond by arresting his relatives.

This remark has sparked outrage among Ugandans and international observers, who are concerned about the impact of such statements from the country’s top military officer. Many believe this highlights the issue of political intolerance and the misuse of state power to suppress critics.

Human rights activists argue that such threats endanger Uganda’s democratic space and could incite violence against opposition figures. The fear among Semujju's supporters is that these words might lead to real persecution.

Semujju Nganda is a well-known opposition leader and Member of Parliament who has been openly critical of the Ugandan government and General Muhoozi’s political ambitions. His criticism has made him a target, and this latest threat has raised concerns about his safety.

As public pressure mounts, many are waiting to see how the government will officially respond to General Muhoozi’s controversial statement.