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National Unity Platform (NUP) president Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine, has issued a strongly worded statement following the resignation of Mariam Wangadya as Chairperson of the Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC), warning public officials against sacrificing their integrity in service of political power.
In a statement titled "On the Wangadyas of This World", published on his X account on July 13, 2026, Bobi Wine argued that Wangadya's departure reflects what he described as a recurring pattern under President Yoweri Museveni's administration, where officials are elevated to positions of authority to serve the regime's interests before eventually being abandoned.
According to Bobi Wine, many public officials accept roles that involve suppressing dissent or violating citizens' rights in exchange for power, privilege or protection, only to later face isolation, public criticism and legal consequences once they are no longer politically useful.
He cited several former government figures, including Kakooza Mutale, Abdallah Kitatta, Kale Kayihura, Peter Elwelu, Anita Among, and now Mariam Wangadya, as examples of individuals he believes have followed the same trajectory.
Wangadya resigned from the Uganda Human Rights Commission on July 6, 2026, amid reports of internal disagreements within the commission, including allegations of administrative mismanagement. Her resignation came after she reportedly criticised President Museveni for treating the commission as a "dumping ground" for failed politicians.
Bobi Wine said Wangadya's resignation should not be viewed as an isolated incident but as evidence of a system that rewards loyalty over justice and later discards those who once served it.
He warned current and aspiring public servants that positions of power are temporary, while one's reputation and legacy endure long after leaving office.
"Before accepting the role of persecuting, silencing, or oppressing fellow Ugandans for political survival or personal gain, ask yourself one question: What will remain when the office and the power is gone?" Bobi Wine wrote.
He concluded by claiming that the Museveni administration does not permanently protect those who enable it but instead replaces them when they are no longer useful.
The statement has generated widespread debate on social media, with supporters describing it as a timely call for accountability, while critics dismissed it as political rhetoric. It adds to the ongoing national conversation about governance, public institutions and accountability in Uganda.
In a statement titled "On the Wangadyas of This World", published on his X account on July 13, 2026, Bobi Wine argued that Wangadya's departure reflects what he described as a recurring pattern under President Yoweri Museveni's administration, where officials are elevated to positions of authority to serve the regime's interests before eventually being abandoned.
According to Bobi Wine, many public officials accept roles that involve suppressing dissent or violating citizens' rights in exchange for power, privilege or protection, only to later face isolation, public criticism and legal consequences once they are no longer politically useful.
He cited several former government figures, including Kakooza Mutale, Abdallah Kitatta, Kale Kayihura, Peter Elwelu, Anita Among, and now Mariam Wangadya, as examples of individuals he believes have followed the same trajectory.
Wangadya resigned from the Uganda Human Rights Commission on July 6, 2026, amid reports of internal disagreements within the commission, including allegations of administrative mismanagement. Her resignation came after she reportedly criticised President Museveni for treating the commission as a "dumping ground" for failed politicians.
Bobi Wine said Wangadya's resignation should not be viewed as an isolated incident but as evidence of a system that rewards loyalty over justice and later discards those who once served it.
He warned current and aspiring public servants that positions of power are temporary, while one's reputation and legacy endure long after leaving office.
"Before accepting the role of persecuting, silencing, or oppressing fellow Ugandans for political survival or personal gain, ask yourself one question: What will remain when the office and the power is gone?" Bobi Wine wrote.
He concluded by claiming that the Museveni administration does not permanently protect those who enable it but instead replaces them when they are no longer useful.
The statement has generated widespread debate on social media, with supporters describing it as a timely call for accountability, while critics dismissed it as political rhetoric. It adds to the ongoing national conversation about governance, public institutions and accountability in Uganda.
