A group of youth, identifying themselves as the Disciples of Odrek Rwabwogo, has vehemently defended their mentor against scathing attacks by Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the Chief of Defence Forces and first son of President Yoweri Museveni.
In a now-deleted X (formerly Twitter) post, Gen Muhoozi labeled Odrek Rwabwogo, the husband of President Museveni’s daughter Patience, as “the biggest thief” in Uganda.
The Disciples of Odrek Rwabwogo, led by Yosia Mugaaju, have condemned Gen Muhoozi’s “reckless utterances” as unfounded, false, and malicious. They argue that Odrek Rwabwogo is not a thief and that his actions are motivated by patriotism and a desire to maintain Uganda’s stability.
The group has accused Gen Muhoozi of being driven by envy and cowardice, and has urged Ugandans to ignore his claims. They describe Gen Muhoozi’s statements as “emotive outbursts of chronic envy” and a “project of intrigue enforced by an irrational coward suffering from extreme sense of entitlement.”
The controversy began when Gen Muhoozi accused the Museveni state of imprisoning his political mobilizer, MP Michael Mawanda, for supporting his presidential ambitions. Gen Muhoozi claimed that Mawanda was not arrested for corruption but for his political affiliations.
The Disciples of Odrek Rwabwogo have come out in strong support of their mentor, dismissing Gen Muhoozi’s allegations as baseless and motivated by malice. They argue that Odrek Rwabwogo’s actions are guided by a desire to serve Uganda and maintain its stability, rather than personal gain.
The spat between Gen Muhoozi and the Disciples of Odrek Rwabwogo has sparked a heated debate on social media, with many Ugandans weighing in on the matter. While some have supported Gen Muhoozi’s claims, others have defended Odrek Rwabwogo’s integrity and questioned the motivations behind Gen Muhoozi’s attacks.