Exiled opposition politician Ibrahim Ssemujju Nganda has finally addressed reports that he is selling his Bukasa home and preparing to permanently leave Uganda, insisting that the debate over his property misses the bigger picture.
The former Kira Municipality legislator spoke from exile, saying he was more concerned about what he described as the deteriorating human rights situation in Uganda than reports surrounding his personal property.
Ssemujju pushed back against reports claiming that he was disposing of his property in preparation for permanent exile.
While addressing the reports, he appeared to clarify that his Bukasa residence is indeed on the market, but said the issue was not as significant as people were making it appear.
He explained that he is currently not living in the house and questioned why Ugandans were more interested in the fate of his property than the plight of people facing political and legal challenges.
“I am not actually selling my home; but that is not important because I am not sleeping in it right now,” Ssemujju said.
Reports circulating online had claimed that he had instructed property dealers to sell his Bukasa residence and other assets as he prepared to settle permanently abroad.
Other reports also alleged that he was selling a commercial building in Bweyogerere, reportedly acquired from the family of former CBS radio presenter Tamale Konde.
Ssemujju said the property speculation had surprised him, particularly at a time when he believes Uganda is facing serious political and human rights challenges.
He pointed to the recent collapse of opposition veteran Dr Kizza Besigye in court, concerns surrounding the health of former Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago, and a video allegedly showing detained opposition activist Sam Mugumya appearing frail.
He also cited the disappearance and subsequent reappearance of former Butambala MP Muhammad Muwanga Kivumbi, who was reportedly missing for 19 days.
Ssemujju said these developments were far more concerning than whether he was selling a house.
Addressing speculation that selling his property could signal plans to permanently leave Uganda, Ssemujju said he would not be the first Ugandan politician to live outside the country.
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Got a call that am sealing my house i want to leave Uganda. What if am sealing it? Kyagulanyi built a beautiful house but he left it to. Is also in exile,do u think he doesn’t want to leave in… pic.twitter.com/xqtYk8flwV
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