90% Of NRM Historicals Support PLU, It Is Only 10% Of FDC Infiltrators In NRM Who Oppose Us, We Will Deal With Them – Gen Muhoozi Warns

Chief of Defence Forces Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba has made fresh claims about the level of support the Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU) enjoys within the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM), insisting that the majority of the party's historical members support the organisation.

In his remarks, Muhoozi claimed that 90 percent of NRM historicals support PLU, while only 10 percent oppose its activities. He alleged that those opposed to the organisation are FDC infiltrators who have found their way into the ruling party's structures.

The CDF maintained that the people opposing PLU do not represent the wider interests of NRM historical members, arguing that the organisation enjoys overwhelming support among those who have been part of the ruling movement for many years.

Muhoozi also issued a warning to the individuals he accused of working against PLU, saying they would be dealt with. His statement has attracted attention because of the strong language used against people he believes are undermining the organisation from within.

The remarks come amid growing political discussions surrounding PLU, which has continued to conduct mobilisation activities and attract supporters across different parts of Uganda. The organisation has increasingly featured in conversations about the country's political direction and future leadership.

Muhoozi's latest comments also highlight the emerging debate about the relationship between PLU and established NRM structures, particularly regarding the influence of the organisation among long-serving members of the ruling party.

His claims about the 90 percent support have, however, not been accompanied by independently verified survey figures. The allegation that some NRM members are FDC infiltrators also remains Muhoozi's own characterisation.

The statement adds another chapter to the ongoing political debate surrounding PLU, NRM historicals and individuals who hold different positions on the organisation's activities. It also raises questions about how disagreements within the ruling political establishment will be handled going forward.