Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba , has intensified speculation about his possible elevation to Vice President, declaring that the current officeholder, Jessica Alupo, should prepare to hand over the position.
In a strongly worded post on X, Muhoozi suggested that he had exhausted diplomatic patience over the matter, stating:“About being Vice President. I think we have been diplomatic enough. Whoever is in that office should prepare to hand it over soon.”
He further vowed to run government operations on what he described as “military terms” if appointed Vice President, promising to crack down on inefficiency.
“As Vice President, the government will operate on military terms. There will be no more inefficiency,” he added.
The latest remarks add to Muhoozi’s previous posts in which he referred to a woman identified as “Jessica” as someone merely warming his seat, widely interpreted as a reference to Vice President Jessica Alupo .
Questions have been raised about her alleged political association with Amama Mbabazi during that period, her personal support for Amama’s presidential was massive and she didn’t support President Kaguta Museveni .
Critics have also questioned her political standing in the Teso sub-region, with some arguing that she does not enjoy unanimous support among the Iteso community. Political divisions within Teso, including rival camps associated with different political leaders, have previously been reported.
In another serious allegation, Gen. Muhoozi claimed that Vice President Alupo was the biggest financier of Gen. Elwelu in an alleged plot to assassinate President Yoweri Museveni.
The allegation remains unverified and has not been independently substantiated.His comments come amid growing speculation that he could be appointed Vice President within the next three months, potentially positioning him for a more influential role in Uganda’s political leadership and the country’s succession debate.
