In a controversial statement Thursday, the Ugandan president’s son declared citizens who vote against his father in upcoming elections would face deportation, while also prohibiting female soldiers from wearing trousers.
The East African nation prepares for January’s general election amid escalating suppression of opposition voices in recent months.
General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, son and presumed successor of long-serving President Yoweri Museveni, has gained notoriety for his provocative social media posts that range from military affairs to personal anecdotes.
On Thursday, he posted on X that individuals who “who do not support Mzee wholeheartedly better be very careful!,” using an honorific for his father.
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“We will deport all the traitors in public view!!,” he added.
Earlier this month, Kainerugaba claimed to have captured and tortured opposition leader Bobi Wine’s bodyguard Eddie Mutwe, who later appeared in court showing signs of torture, according to Justice Minister Norbert Mao.
In another post, Kainerugaba wrote that he took “FULL responsibility” for the actions of his soldiers, “including the long overdue beating of Eddie Mutwe.”
He added, “That was an appetizer!”
Rounding out his string of posts, the commander of the army also said that all serving women would from now on march in skirts.
“Trousers are for men, not for women. Anyone who forces our sisters to put on trousers on parade again will have a very bad day,” he explained.
Only a fraction of the Ugandan People’s Defence Force (UPDF) is made up of women, and they are issued the same daily uniform as their male counterparts. They are permitted to wear skirts on formal occasions, according to local media.
AFP
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