Businessman and politician Abraham Luzzi has fired a warning shot at supporters of Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba’s presidential ambitions, arguing that Ugandans could be making a costly political mistake by backing the army chief to succeed his father, President Yoweri Museveni.
Luzzi, who says he personally supports the Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU) and Muhoozi’s bid for the presidency, has questioned whether the general understands the everyday struggles of ordinary Ugandans, warning that the country could regret its political choices for years.
In a video shared on his social media platforms, Luzzi delivered a blunt assessment of Muhoozi’s upbringing and privileged lifestyle, arguing that the army chief has never experienced the economic pressures confronting millions of citizens.
According to Luzzi, Muhoozi has never had to worry about a collapsing business, rising electricity bills, expensive water, costly internet data or prolonged power outages. He also questioned whether the general has ever experienced sleeping hungry or working under the pressure of a private-sector employer.
Luzzi argued that Muhoozi’s life has largely been insulated from the financial uncertainty facing ordinary Ugandans, claiming that even medical expenses for the general and his family have always been catered for.
The businessman further questioned how someone who has never personally experienced such hardships could effectively understand the frustrations of struggling business owners in Kampala and other urban centres.
He pointed to escalating commercial rent, electricity tariffs and transportation costs, arguing that these are issues affecting livelihoods but may be difficult for Muhoozi to appreciate because he has never lived through similar circumstances.
“You might even find that he has never had to use his salary because his father is the president. No wonder he replies to people however he wants, he doesn’t care what you will say,” Luzzi remarked.
His criticism exposes a potentially uncomfortable question for the PLU movement: whether political popularity and family connections are enough to prepare someone to govern a country facing unemployment, poverty, rising living costs and economic inequality.
Although Luzzi has not abandoned his support for Muhoozi, his remarks suggest that loyalty to the general should not prevent Ugandans from critically examining his leadership credentials and understanding of ordinary people’s problems.
Luzzi recently contested in Uganda’s 2026 general election as an independent parliamentary candidate but failed to secure the seat.
