A public war of words has erupted on social media between youth advocate Nyanzi Martin Luther, popularly known as Mr Apex, and Lubega Benjamin Harrison, son of Busiro East Member of Parliament Medard Lubega Ssegona.
The exchange was sparked after Harrison took issue with Nyanzi over earlier comments he had made about his father’s political positions. In a strongly worded response, Harrison warned Nyanzi against dragging his father into online debates.
“It’s true that an entrepreneur can’t decide for the country, as my father once said,” Harrison remarked, before adding, “We minors don’t know this game of politics, and I request Luther to stop commenting on my father. Otherwise, he won’t manage this online battle. He might be backed by NUP foot soldiers, but they won’t manage.”
Harrison’s comments were a reaction to Nyanzi’s previous criticism of MP Ssegona’s leadership and engagement with youth-related issues, remarks that had attracted attention in political and online circles.
Nyanzi responded sharply, directly addressing Harrison in a retaliatory post. “You, Lubega Benjamin Harrison — young Ssegona — even have differences with your dad. You think you can lead Uganda as you once told journalists at your school. That’s why they never ran your story,” Nyanzi said.
He went on to dismiss Harrison’s involvement in national political discourse, arguing that the debate should remain focused on broader governance issues rather than personal exchanges.
“We are discussing national issues, and you’re coming out to comment. Stay in your lane and leave presidential matters alone,” he added.
As of publication, MP Medard Lubega Ssegona had not publicly commented on the exchange. The spat has, however, triggered mixed reactions on social media, with some users criticising both sides for personalising political debate, while others see the exchange as reflective of rising tensions among politically active youth in Uganda.
