Joel Ssenyonyi did what many never expected.
Standing before General. Museveni, and sending a message to Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, top military commanders, and the country's political elite, the Leader of the Opposition could have chosen the easy path. He could have delivered a safe, emotional tribute to the late Gen. Moses Ali and walked away.
Instead, he turned a moment of mourning into a powerful constitutional reminder.
Although Joel Ssenyonyi's politics stood in sharp contrast to those of the late Gen. Moses Ali, he put political differences aside to acknowledge his service, leadership, and sacrifices. It was a display of statesmanship that few could criticize.
But then came the part that changed the mood in the room.
The lawyer in Joel Ssenyonyi took over.
With Museveni and CDF Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba listening, he reminded Uganda's leaders that the Constitution is not optional. He stressed that the rule of law must be respected and that no one regardless of rank, office, or military power is above the law.
In that moment, this was no longer just a tribute.
It became a constitutional challenge delivered straight to the country's most powerful figures.
While others chose emotion, Joel chose principle.
While others praised the past, Joel confronted the present.
His speech wasn't just about honoring a fallen general it was a reminder that the greatest tribute any nation can pay its heroes is to protect the Constitution they swore to defend.
For many supporters of the Museveni regime, those words were unlikely to be comfortable. What was expected to be a solemn ceremony became, in my view, a moment of accountability, as the Leader of the Opposition used the national stage to remind Uganda's mis-leaders that power without respect for the Constitution undermines the very foundation of the state.
Joel Ssenyonyi didn't simply deliver a tribute.
He delivered a message the powerful could not ignore.
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6 years ago, led by President @HEBobiwine we unveiled @NUP_Ug as the political party wing of the People Power Movement—transforming a citizens' activism movement into an organized political force committed to democratic change in Uganda.
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To all the political prisoners who have paid a heavy price for this struggle. Your sacrifice won’t be in vain. You are cherished and celebrated!
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Ten days since his abduction, our Deputy President for Buganda Hon. Muwanga Kivumbi remains missing and under incommunicado detention. Today, our Acting President, Hon. John Baptist Nambeshe and the Leader of the Opposition Rt. Hon. Joel Ssenyonyi joined the people of Butambala for the Dua prayers held in solidarity with our missing leader.
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11 days have passed since the abduction of our @NUP_Ug Deputy President for Buganda region, Hon.@MuwangaMKivumbi.
To this day, neither his family, lawyers nor colleagues have been told where he is. His continued disappearance is deeply troubling.
Where is Hon. Muwanga Kivumbi?
We’ve received disturbing reports alleging that Hon. Muwanga Kivumbi was tortured to near death at Kasenyi SFC military barracks and is now being hidden from the public while receiving treatment before he can be produced.
These reports cannot be dismissed lightly. Many of us have gone through similar ordeals at the hands of this regime and were deliberately hidden from the public until our wounds and the evidence of torture had faded.
While the regime keeps the country distracted with endless diversions, it’s now 10 days since our Deputy President of the Buganda region was abducted in broad daylight and since then, he has never been seen again.
Neither the police nor the army have accounted for his whereabouts.
Where is Hon Muwanga Kivumbi ?
That we are still present and pressing on inspite of the numerous challenges is testament to God’s faithfulness.
We trust the Lord that we shall surmount all the present and future challenges.
Happy 6th anniversary NUP.
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It’s been 10 days since Muwanga Kivumbi was abducted by the military. He hasn’t been produced in any court. He joins many others including journalist Gideon Tugume who was abducted 14 days ago, Sam Mugumya who was abducted 330 days ago, JohnBosco Kibalama who was abducted 2,550 days ago, Ddamulira, King Zale among others. #BringBackOurPeople #FreeAllPoliticalPrisonersUg
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In another interview, H.E. Bobi Wine speaks about Uganda’s political future and expresses confidence that Ugandans will soon witness the end of President Museveni’s rule.
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I had the privilege of meeting with Uganda's duly elected President, Kyagulanyi Ssentamu Robert, whose victory, was denied through electoral manipulation by the Museveni regime.
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