Fresh details have emerged surrounding the controversial birthday celebration involving Senior Presidential Advisor, Hajjat Hadijah Namyalo, with new claims indicating that the widely circulated “car gift” to her five-year-old son was part of a staged reveal linked to a brand ambassador role.
Initial videos and images shared online showed Namyalo, widely known as Chief Muzzukulu, gifting a brand-new vehicle to her son, Rayan, a move that sparked public outrage and debate over the source of funds for such an extravagant gift.
However, sources close to the ONC Boss now say the moment was a prank intended to unveil the child as a brand ambassador for Jetour vehicles in Uganda.
The original footage triggered widespread criticism on social media, with users questioning the optics of gifting a luxury vehicle to a minor, particularly in the context of public service and accountability.
The backlash quickly escalated, with calls from sections of the public for greater transparency regarding the source of wealth and spending.
While the ambassadorial explanation appears to soften the initial outrage, it has also raised fresh questions about the authenticity and intent of the reveal.
Observers note that it remains unclear whether the endorsement arrangement involving the minor has been formally confirmed by the vehicle brand or its local representatives.
Others have questioned whether the clarification is a genuine marketing move or a response aimed at managing reputational pressure following the public backlash.
How the Incident Unfolded
The controversy began after footage from the birthday celebration circulated online, showing the young child being presented with a vehicle amid cheering guests.
The visuals quickly gained traction, prompting intense public debate across platforms before the narrative shifted to the brand ambassador explanation.
By press time, there had been no official statement from Jetour confirming the ambassadorial claim, nor a detailed clarification from Namyalo’s office addressing the concerns raised.
