Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni’s plan to position his son, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, as his successor has reportedly hit a major roadblock, with senior members of the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) opposing the move. Reports suggest that 28 party members rejected Kainerugaba’s candidacy, while only four backed him during a closed-door meeting. As the 81-year-old Museveni weighs his political future, his 52-year-old son has already expressed ambitions to contest the 2031 presidential election and announced plans to step down as Uganda’s army chief. However, Kainerugaba’s controversial conduct, threats against political opponents and combative social media posts have raised concerns within the ruling establishment. Can Museveni overcome resistance within his own party to secure his son’s political future? Alyson Le Grange examines Uganda’s succession battle, the growing opposition to Kainerugaba and the political challenges for Museveni.
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Uganda | Yoweri Museveni | Muhoozi Kainerugaba | Firstpost | Firstpost Africa | Alyson Le Grange
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