Ssemujju Nganda Joins X, Attracts 22,000 Followers Within Hours

Former Kira Municipality MP Ibrahim Ssemujju Nganda has officially joined X (formerly Twitter), marking a significant shift for a politician who previously described his avoidance of trending digital platforms as one of his personal “weaknesses.”

Ssemujju announced his arrival on X on Monday, saying he would now directly participate in public debates about Uganda’s future through the platform.

In a video shared on his newly created account, he confirmed that the page was authentic and cautioned the public against numerous fake accounts that had previously been operating in his name.

“Today I officially join X to take part in the conversation of the Uganda we want,” Ssemujju said.

He further clarified that he had opened an official X account and recorded a voice message to verify its authenticity.

“There are many people who have been operating platforms in my name. Until today, I was not operating any social media account,” the former legislator noted.

He added: “Please take note that this is my official X account. I will be updating you and, where necessary, sharing information with you.”

Within six hours of launching the account, Ssemujju had attracted more than 22,100 followers, reflecting strong public interest from supporters, political observers, and citizens eager to engage with him directly online.

His entry onto social media marks a notable departure from his previous stance. In remarks made in 2024, Ssemujju explained that he had deliberately stayed away from social media platforms despite their growing influence in politics and public discourse.

“Let me confess right from the onset that I don’t own a social media account. Many have been created in my name, I have been told. And this doesn’t mean that I underrate the importance of social media. Not jumping on the bandwagon even when it is fashionable is my other weakness,” he wrote.

At the time, he said he only used WhatsApp groups due to the increasing reliance on the messaging platform for parliamentary communication.

“I only accepted to join WhatsApp groups because notices calling parliamentary and other meetings are being posted there these days,” he said.

He also expressed reservations about online discourse, arguing that popularity often outweighed reasoned argument in digital debates.

His decision to now actively engage on X signals a clear change in approach, positioning the outspoken politician directly within Uganda’s fast-moving online political conversation.