We Have Known Norbert Mao for Being Broke But Now he Has Money. From Where? Barigayonwe Wonders

Political analyst and academic Prof. Rogers Barigayonwe has raised eyebrows after publicly questioning the sudden financial transformation of Justice Minister Nobert Mao.

In a statement that has since sparked heated debate, Barigayonwe remarked, “We have known Norbert Mao for being broke, but now he has money. From where?”

Barigayonwe’s comments come amid growing scrutiny over Mao’s alliance with President Yoweri Museveni’s regime.

Critics claim that Mao, once a vocal opposition figure and longtime Democratic Party (DP) leader, has shifted loyalties in exchange for personal gain.

The timing of Barigayonwe’s remarks has fueled speculation about Mao’s alleged access to state resources since signing a cooperation agreement with Museveni in 2022.

The deal, which saw Mao appointed as Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, was widely criticized by DP members who accused him of betraying the party.

Mao has not publicly responded to the professor’s claims, but the issue is gaining traction online, with many Ugandans echoing the same question: What changed?

Observers say Barigayonwe’s statement adds to the mounting pressure on Mao to account for his political choices and financial dealings amid accusations of abandoning opposition ideals for power