No Tribe Is More Ugandan Than Uganda: Frank Gashumba Blasts NUP Leaders For Spreading Hatred Among Ugandans

By Gad Masereka

Mr. Frank Gashumba, vice chairperson of the MK movement in the Buganda region, has accused the NUP leadership of continually inciting hatred and engaging in tribal politics, which Gashumba claims could lead to genocide not aggressively combated.

This is in response to the hate rhetoric that the nation has heard over time, originating from unfavorable and reactionary forces inside the National Unity Platform (NUP).

Gashumba berated Bobi Wine and his associates for persistently planting the seeds of hatred and sectarianism among Ugandans while speaking to the media at the Friends Hotel in Kasana Luweero.

In addition, Gashumba expressed concern over the way that Hon. Luttamaguzi Ssemakula M. P. Nakaseke South, in the run-up to the previous general elections, incited people to harm Banyarwanda and Westerners whom he unfairly accused of electoral violence, something that was completely untrue, baseless, unfounded, and maliciously intended to sow seeds of hatred against Banyarwanda and Westerners. Since then, Luttamaguzi has maintained his nasty anti-Banyarwanda comments without consequence.

He further accused Hon. Geoffrey Lutaaya of making openly hateful remarks against Banyarwanda, claiming they are to blame for M7’s protracted rule, while speaking to constituents in Kakuuto County at the introduction ceremony earlier this year. He urged the public to isolate, ostracize, and target them.

According to Gashumba, the genocide in Rwanda, which resulted in the deaths of over 1 million people and drove a large number of others into exile, was ultimately brought on by such hateful comments.

Gashumba claims that the Hon. Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, Hon. Luttamaguzi, Hon. Geoffrey Lutaaya, and Hon. Hillary Kiyaga MP Mawokota North, aka Dr. Hilderman, appear to have turned into proponents of genocide in Uganda because of the song “Enkukunyi” (which translates to “fleas”), which they insist must be sprayed in Uganda.

“Everyone is aware of what took place in Rwanda in 1994. A tiny group of people who referred to the Tsutsi as “cockroaches that needed to be sprayed” ignited and continued the slaughter. Over 1 million people ultimately perished. Gashumba observed.

As a result, Gashumba  urged the Uganda Police and other security agencies to remain vigilant since a small group of people is inciting hatred and therefore putting the nation at risk of unfortunate events.

Robert Kyagulanyi’s tribal and foul language at a public rally in Luwero, central region, kicked off a social media storm, with many Ugandans condemning his sectarianism, identity politics, and hate speech.

Ugandans took to social media platforms, especially X (formerly Twitter) and TikTok, to condemn Bobi Wine’s remarks, saying he was sowing seeds of anarchy and fanning flames of sectarian violence in Uganda.

“Though he (Kyagulanyi) tried to convey a correct message, the choice of words was so disappointing, especially to a person who wishes to lead a country,” said Jeremiah Kikka on X (formerly Twitter).

Dut Biar, a South Sudanese, noted: “I fully support revolutionists, but honestly speaking, this is hate speech.”

Davis Gafayo noted: “Bobi Wine will reap what he sows.”

He, however, said if he was killed, the Baganda would “go after everyone” who had grabbed their lands.

Kyagulanyi said during the NRA war, as Museveni was being shown around Luwero, he was marking lands to grab later.

“They (the ruling class) came here with torn shirts and torn shoes and could not afford a second underwear,” said Kyagulanyi in reference to the NRA war combatants during the war in Luwero as thousands of revelers cheered him on.

Mixed Reactions on Social Media

While some Ugandans defended Kyagulanyi’s tribal comments, citing free speech, many said this type of language was not only uncalled for but was promoting sectarianism, which was dangerous for the country.

“By saying Baganda’s ancestors will never forgive today’s Baganda for not looking on idly as their lands are being taken, Kyagulanyi is clearly inciting violence,” said Moses Wasswa on TkTok, adding, “If this conduct is not checked, we will be preparing ground for genocide.”

On X, Emmanuel Byamugisha noted: “Why should anyone want to divide Ugandans? Is there any difference between a Muganda and, say, a Munyankore? I’m disappointed in Hon. @HEBobiwine.”

Suvia K observed: “Bobi will confuse Baganda only, but he will never attempt other tribes. That is why Western, Northern, and some parts of Eastern Europe don’t follow him. “We stand for our country.”

The Minister of State for Primary Healthcare, Margaret Muhanga, also condemned Bobi’s remarks: “He has shot himself in the foot. No aspiring leader speaks like that.”

Geoffrey Mukisa observed: “Surprisingly, the future leaders of Africa are of poorer standards than the previous. When you listen to Malema speak, you sense the same vibe. These people should be left to do their things. The population will eventually know whether it’s them who need to change this continent.”

Samuel Lukanga said Bobi Wine is “trying to provoke security operatives for them to turn against him as an ingredient in his ongoing filmmaking for mugaati (bread) from Europeans.”

Boaz Murema noted: “That’s this really…?”I don’t know where exactly this country is going!

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