Government spokesperson and MP Ofwono Opondo has hit back at Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, insisting that he is not afraid of him and has absolutely no reason to flee Uganda. Opondo explained that his absence from the country is due to official parliamentary duties and not an attempt to escape the ongoing disagreement.
In a direct message to Muhoozi, Opondo described him as his estranged brother and dismissed any suggestion that he had fled the country. He maintained that he was carrying out official assignments on behalf of Parliament and would return as scheduled.
Opondo wrote: “My estranged brother @mkainerugaba I have not #FLED +256! Am out on official @UG_Parliament work, and will return on schedule when my engagements are complete. There’s absolutely no reason for me to flee my country and government.”
He also tagged Speaker of Parliament Jacob Oboth-Oboth and Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa in his message, bringing the parliamentary leadership into the public exchange.
The latest statement comes after Muhoozi issued Opondo with a seven-day ultimatum, demanding that he apologise publicly and on his knees. The army chief had accused the MP of repeatedly insulting him and warned that he would teach him a lesson.
Opondo had previously responded to the warning by mentioning Mulanda-Ayago as his preferred burial ground, saying that if Muhoozi’s threat was serious, the seventh day would find him there. Muhoozi responded by saying, “I will happily oblige. Let’s meet there.”
The disagreement is linked to their different positions on retired Gen Peter Elwelu and the circumstances surrounding his surrender. Opondo had questioned aspects of the matter, while Muhoozi defended the military’s handling of the former deputy army chief.
With his latest message, Opondo has made it clear that he intends to return to Uganda after completing his parliamentary engagements. The exchange continues to attract public attention as Muhoozi’s seven-day ultimatum remains a major point of discussion.
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