Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba has once again found himself at the center of succession debate and political speculation after a Nigerian prophet claimed that President Yoweri Museveni is preparing him for Uganda’s top job but warned of an alleged assassination plot targeting the military chief.
The claims were made by Primate Elijah Ayodele, the leader of Nigeria’s INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, who is known for issuing political prophecies concerning African leaders and governments.
According to Ayodele, Uganda is approaching a major political transition that could eventually see Muhoozi rise to the presidency following his father, President Museveni.
The cleric claimed that Museveni is laying the groundwork for a future transfer of power and that Muhoozi remains central to those plans despite ongoing political debates surrounding succession.
However, Ayodele also issued a warning, alleging that there are individuals who may attempt to harm the Chief of Defence Forces before any transition can take place.
The prophet did not provide evidence to support the claims and did not identify any individuals or groups allegedly involved in the purported threat.
His remarks have nevertheless generated fresh discussion around one of Uganda’s longest-running political controversies — whether Museveni intends to be succeeded by his son.
For years, political observers have debated what has commonly become known as the “Muhoozi Project,” a phrase associated with allegations that Muhoozi is being groomed to eventually lead the country.
The debate first gained national attention in 2013 when retired Gen. David Sejusa publicly claimed that there was a succession plan aimed at positioning Muhoozi as Uganda’s future president.
At the time, government officials strongly denied the allegations, while Muhoozi himself rejected suggestions that he was being prepared to inherit power from his father.
Despite those denials, the issue never completely disappeared from Uganda’s political landscape and has remained a recurring topic of public discussion.
Over the years, Muhoozi’s steady rise through the military ranks has continued to fuel speculation among both supporters and critics.
After commanding the elite Special Forces Command and holding several senior military positions, he eventually rose to become Chief of Defence Forces, placing him at the highest level of Uganda’s military establishment.
His supporters have often pointed to his leadership experience, military background and growing political influence as evidence that he could one day seek the presidency.
At the same time, critics argue that discussions about Muhoozi’s political future raise important questions about democratic succession and the concentration of power within political families.
The conversation intensified further following the emergence of political mobilization activities linked to supporters of Muhoozi across different parts of the country.
Although Muhoozi announced in 2024 that he would not contest the 2026 presidential election and instead support Museveni, speculation about his long-term political ambitions has continued.
Political analysts note that his visibility within both military and political circles makes him one of the most influential figures in Uganda’s current power structure.
Ayodele’s latest prophecy has therefore reignited public interest in the succession debate while introducing fresh claims regarding the security of the Chief of Defence Forces.
Whether the prediction proves accurate remains unknown. For now, the prophecy remains an unverified claim, but it has once again pushed the question of Uganda’s future leadership and Muhoozi’s political destiny back into the national spotlight.
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