Former National Unity Platform (NUP) flag bearer for Busiro East and embattled singer, Mathias Walukaga, is once again making headlines, this time, not for politics or music, but for a social media post that has sparked outrage across Uganda.
Walukaga took to X (formerly Twitter) to question the unusual overlap of military and regulatory officials in the electoral process.
His post read: “But seriously where else in the world do we find the CDF [First son] and UCC Director @UCC_ED serving as the Spokespersons of the Electoral Commission? It is safe to say this Gov’t has drunkenly fallen. Thursday 15th!!”
He also attached photos of President Yoweri Museveni, his son Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, and UCC Director Nyombi Tembo, fueling the public’s fury.
The tweet sparked a torrent of responses, with many Ugandans mocking Walukaga’s understanding of national affairs and urging him to return to school. Social media users did not hold back:
LOVE256/0💞💞💞💞💥💞👌🏿🌷🌷 @Akundaboona: “Sometimes it’s wiser to protect our ignorance than to expose it. @UCC_Official, @MODVA_UPDF, @PoliceUg, other security agencies, and @UgandaEC are all key stakeholders in the election process and play vital roles. Next time, seek to be educated before spreading ignorance.”
Prince of Peace @princeovpeace: “Am sure university students resumed class on 5th. But u put more emphasis on social media instead of doing course work.”
Karim @Karim3786521423: “Any Counsel to help me will the Degree of Sir Mathias be Valid following the Circumstances he was admitted or He better goes back and study A level.”
Real Action,,abort words @MAbert84041: “I am of the view that you better concentrate on going back to school than being on social media writing wrong and P.1 English,,,”
Banter @Teslayves: “But you are out remember, tewasoma! 😂😂”
FRANCIS @LUKYAMUZIFRAN14: “Go back to school.”
Hamiisi kikomeko🌈 🇨🇦 @KikomekoHamiis2: “Genda ku ssomero.”
Emma dox @EmmaCha333: “Ssebo stop wasting our time. Go back to school. Nosense!”
The backlash is particularly harsh given Walukaga’s controversial political history. He was disqualified from the NUP race due to allegations of presenting invalid academic documents, a fact social media users have not hesitated to remind him of.
For many Ugandans, Walukaga’s latest social media commentary confirms a long-standing perception: that his opinions on national matters lack credibility.
Once a rising political and musical figure, he now finds himself the target of public ridicule, highlighting the unforgiving nature of Uganda’s online discourse.
In an era where tweets can make or break reputations, Walukaga’s post has become the latest example of how quickly the public can turn on a former politician—and how sharp their wit can be.
