Muntu roots for democratic change of government, condemns use of force
“Even if we were to return to the bush and capture power, those who do so would end up intoxicated. Just look at those in Government today, they are drunk on the gun, on money and on power and now they are in a stupor. I see it every day,” Muntu added.
Muntu called upon striking teachers and other professionals to remain steadfast in demanding accountability and fairness. (Credit: Stuart Yiga)
Alliance for National Transformation (ANT) presidential flag-bearer Maj. Gen. (rtd) Mugisha Muntu has condemned the use of force to change government.
Addressing residents of Kaberebere town council on his way to Isingiro district for campaigns on October 7, 2025, Muntu revealed that while some youths have recently asked him for “metals” in reference to guns.
He cautioned them that such weapons are not an end in themselves, warning that they carry an intoxicating effect that often persists even after a new group seizes power.
Addressing residents of Kaberebere town council on his way to Isingiro district for campaigns on October 7, 2025, Muntu revealed that while some youths have recently asked him for “metals” in reference to guns. (All Photos by Stuart Yiga)
“I decided, as Muntu, that I can never hold a gun again, because I know the power of a gun,” he said.
“Even if we were to return to the bush and capture power, those who do so would end up intoxicated. Just look at those in Government today, they are drunk on the gun, on money and on power and now they are in a stupor. I see it every day,” Muntu added.
Using the same platform, he also cautioned security operatives. Reiterating a message he has delivered across the country, against trampling on people’s rights, warning that the actions of security operatives could one day catch up with them.
He further condemned corruption at all levels of government, including in districts, saying it has frustrated educated youth. Muntu called upon striking teachers and other professionals to remain steadfast in demanding accountability and fairness.
“Yesterday, I was interacting with an engineer who was seeking a job at the district and was asked for a bribe of ten million shillings. Where can a fresh university graduate get that kind of money?” Muntu wondered.
During the same event, Abdu Kagwisagye, a local resident, challenged Muntu on how he intends to protect his votes.
In response, Muntu explained that it would be difficult for Government officials to manipulate results if all areas across the country voted for the opposition.
Something he said residents of Isingiro must do since they are also suffering from challenges other Ugandans face on a daily basis.
Muntu, who was flanked by party faithful, including Anthony Rutahweire and Dr Ali Kangume, who is vying for the position of vice-president Uganda Medical Association, in his parting shots also promised to roll out the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) and avail low-interest loans to farmers and small-scale farmers.
This was shortly before setting off to Endiizi sub-county. In the last elections, 233,099 people cast their votes for eleven presidential candidates.
Mugisha Muntu, who was carrying the ANT flag, scored 845 votes while incumbent President Yoweri Museveni of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) carried the day with 188,609 votes.