Uganda’s former intelligence chief, David Sejusa, has reopened old political tensions by claiming that most of his problems in government were caused by former Police Chief Kale Kayihura, while at the same time defending him in a separate international legal discussion.
Sejusa said his fallout with the state was heavily influenced by internal security rivalries, but insisted that personal grievances should not override legal and constitutional principles. He stressed that even former opponents must be treated fairly under the law.
His remarks come amid ongoing debates on extradition and international legal cooperation, particularly involving Ugandans facing cases abroad. Sejusa argued that such matters should be guided by law, not emotion or political loyalty.
The retired general added that African political debates are often weakened by personality clashes instead of focusing on institutions and governance principles. He warned that this undermines serious national decision-making.
Sejusa, who has had a long and controversial history with Uganda’s security establishment, said consistency in applying the law is essential for national credibility, regardless of who is involved.
His comments have reignited public interest in his past conflict with Kayihura and broader questions about Uganda’s security politics and rule of law.
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