The "Tweeting General" has crossed a red line. In a terrifying escalation of post-election rhetoric, Uganda’s army commander Muhoozi Kainerugaba has openly called for the killing of opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi (Bobi Wine) and members of his National Unity Platform (NUP).

Coming just days after his father, Yoweri Museveni, was declared winner of a highly contested and violent poll, Muhoozi’s remarks have sent shockwaves across East Africa. The First Son, known for his reckless social media outbursts, did not mince his words. He termed the opposition as "enemies" who deserve to be wiped out, a statement that human rights watchdogs are terming as incitement to genocide.

"Shoot to Kill"

The context is volatile. Bobi Wine is effectively under house arrest, his home surrounded by the military. For the army commander to then publicly advocate for his execution is a chilling signal that the regime is moving from repression to elimination. Muhoozi’s post on X (formerly Twitter) was explicit, threatening that NUP members would "face the gun" for challenging the status quo.

• Diplomatic Fallout: The international community is reacting with horror. The World Liberty Congress has already issued a statement condemning the "criminal threats" from a state actor.
• The Succession Plan: Analysts view this as Muhoozi clearing the deck for his own eventual presidency. By normalizing violence against the opposition, he is setting the stage for a brutal transition.
• The Silence of Neighbors: East African leaders, including Kenya, remain studiously silent, a diplomatic caution that risks complicity as a neighbor descends into state-sanctioned madness.

Muhoozi is not just a loose cannon; he is the commander of the country’s armed forces. When he speaks of killing, it is not a metaphor—it is an order. Uganda is dancing on the precipice.