Kampala, Uganda: The Manager of the Office of the National Chairman (ONC), Hajat Hadijah Namyalo Uzeiye, has delivered a silencing response to critics after publicly sharing a bank statement on Monday to defend her source of income and wealth amidst backlash surrounding the luxury car she gifted her five-year-old son.
Namyalo has been under intense public scrutiny after presenting her son with a brand-new Jetour T1 during a lavish birthday celebration on Sunday, an act that sparked widespread debate across social media about wealth, leadership, and public perception.
But in a rebuttal shared via her official @ChiefMuzzukulu X handle, Namyalo shared what she described as her bank statement from the time before joining the ONC, asserting that her financial success predates her current government role.
“I had my bread buttered already. Not a church mouse like most of you. Proof is the child of truth. My bank statement before I joined ONC,” she wrote, firing back at one Mwesigye Franks, who attacked her in a series of posts on Sunday evening.
The move, however, has triggered mixed reactions among Ugandans online.
While some praised her for what they described as transparency and confidence, arguing that successful individuals should not be vilified for their wealth or personal choices, others expressed concern over the decision to publicly share sensitive financial records, warning it could expose her to security risks or deepen controversy rather than resolve it.
Some commentators also argued that personal financial information should remain private and, where necessary, be addressed through formal accountability channels rather than social media.
The latest development adds a new layer to an already trending controversy that began with the extravagant birthday gift.
Last month, Namyalo also drew social media attention after unveiling a large mansion in Kyanja, fueling further public discussion around the source of her wealth among public figures.
With the release of her bank statement, the conversation has now shifted, from the symbolism of gifting a luxury car to a child, to broader questions about how leaders respond to public scrutiny and the boundaries between private wealth and public accountability.
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