The controversy that surrounded Muhammad Ssegirinya's funeral brought to light the Ugandan government's blatant disregard for the democratic process and the rights of its citizens. The decision to hold a state-organized funeral, presided over by Mathias Mpuuga while sidelining the Leader of Opposition Joel Ssenyonyi, was widely seen as an attempt to co-opt Ssegirinya's legacy and exploit his death for political gain.  

This move was met with widespread criticism, with many accusing the government of trying to hijack the funeral and use it as a platform for self-promotion. The fact that the government-organized funeral was poorly attended, while the National Unity Platform (NUP)-organized funeral drew hundreds of thousands of mourners, speaks volumes about the government's lack of legitimacy and its disconnect from the people.  

Mpuuga's role in this debacle has been particularly egregious. As the Member of Parliament for the area, he should have been working to unite the community and pay respects to Ssegirinya, rather than trying to score cheap political points. His actions have been widely condemned, and his reputation has taken a significant hit. I explain.

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