MP Luttamaguzi alleges plot against Ssenyonyi, accuses President Museveni of intrigue

By Aggrey Buluba

Political tension is palpable as Nakaseke South MP Paulson Luttamaguzi Ssemakula launches a scathing attack alleging that President Yoweri Museveni and the NRM are plotting against Joel Ssenyonyi, the charismatic leader of the opposition in Uganda’s parliament.

Luttamaguzi claims that a recent motion filed by fellow Mityana County South MP Richard Lumu, both members of the Democratic Party (DP), is a strategic move specifically designed to target Ssenyonyi.

According to Luttamaguzi, Ssenyonyi’s upcoming speech to the British parliament, scheduled for October 2024, has raised alarm bells in Museveni’s camp. Ssenyonyi, known for his eloquent speeches and strong stance against the government, is expected to make a significant impression on the international stage, a prospect that Museveni is deeply concerned about, according to Luttamaguzi.

“The bill is just another tool of the NRM and Museveni to frustrate Joel Ssenyonyi’s political career and international reputation,” Luttamaguzi said. “They are doing everything they can to stop him from speaking out.”

But the conspiracy, as Luttamaguzi outlines it, does not end there. He further alleges that a series of bizarre incidents, including the appearance of piglets at the NUP headquarters, are all part of a calculated plot. The piglets, allegedly released in protest against Ssenyonyi’s leadership, accuse him of illegally receiving UGX 1.7 billion. Luttamaguzi dismisses these events as “staged theatricality” by “Museveni’s mafia.”

“How is it possible that someone can enter the heavily guarded NUP headquarters, drop piglets and leave without any interference from the military or the police?” asked Luttamaguzi. “It’s all a big set-up!”

Meanwhile, Joel Ssenyonyi, a former journalist turned politician, has remained focused on his role as opposition leader, consistently challenging the NRM’s policies and advocating for greater democracy and transparency in Uganda. His invitation to address the British parliament is seen by many as recognition of his growing influence, both locally and internationally.

Luttamaguzi’s allegations add another layer of drama to Uganda’s already charged political atmosphere. Whether the allegations are true or just another chapter in the long-running saga of Ugandan politics remains to be seen. One thing is clear, however: the tension between the opposition and the government is far from over. As October approaches, all eyes will be on Ssenyonyi, Museveni and the unfolding political theatrics in Kampala.

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