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Miriam Wangadya, the head of the Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC), has dismissed threats from General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, Uganda's Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), defending her authority to hold him to account.
Ms Wangadya made it clear that she remains unfazed by the demands for her apology.
Wangadya’s remarks came after Muhoozi publicly called for an apology from the UHRC chairperson over a letter she issued demanding the release of opposition figure Eddie Mutwe, the National Unity Platform’s head of security.
The general lashed out at the commission on an X post on Thursday, terming Ms Wangadya’s letter pushing for Mutwe’s release as “stupid”
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“LOL! If these people value the lives we gave them, they MUST NEVER even think of sending me such a STUPID letter again! This is their last warning! I expect an apology,” he wrote.
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Wangadya Stands Firm on Her Decision
Miriam Wangadya, however, has hit back at the CDF, defending her stance as constitutional.
She stated, "For me, I am comforted that I issued the order invoking my authority under the constitution and that it was complied with. Any subsequent comments from the CDF are inconsequential."
Mutwe’s Unlawful Detention
Wangadya, on April 26, 2025, issued a stern letter demanding the release of Eddie Mutwe, whom she stated had been unlawfully detained.
This followed the arrest and alleged torture of Eddie Mutwe, who was detained by security forces.
Mutwe, a prominent figure in Uganda's opposition, was accused of robbery and aggravated robbery, though his supporters and legal team have argued that the charges were politically motivated.
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After being detained for an extended period, Mutwe was released following Wangadya’s intervention.
His appearance in court, where he struggled to walk and needed assistance, revealed the extent of the abuse he allegedly suffered while in custody.
His lawyers claim he was tortured, including electrocution and other physical abuses.
The situation has sparked outrage among opposition supporters, who view it as part of a broader pattern of harassment aimed at silencing dissent.