By Andrew Irumba
Regarding Nixon Agasirwe, based on his well-known past, the charges against him aren’t surprising. But when it comes to Charles Twiine Mansio, I must draw a clear line.
Unless the brainy, eloquent, and extremely calculated Charles Twiine died and resurrected with part of his mind left in the grave, I refuse to believe the charges brought against him.
- I spoke with Twiine barely three months ago. He hinted at considering early retirement—not explicitly explaining why, but our conversation revealed deep internal tensions and power struggles around his position. I sensed it clearly.
- When he was removed as CID spokesperson, that office was technically dissolved—no one has been appointed in his place to date. That says something.
- Now, tying him to a radical NUP member, and then dragging his name onto a charge sheet that includes abusing Gen. Muhoozi, President Museveni, and Speaker Anita Among—that’s not just malicious. It’s strategic. The plotters are painting him into a corner, aligning him against the most powerful figures in the country. But the Twiine I know would never insult his bosses—he’s too intelligent, too deliberate with his words.
- And let’s be honest—these days, it’s all too easy to hack a social media account, post inflammatory content, and lock the owner out. That’s not speculation; it’s a reality I know very well.
- Just three weeks ago, Twiine told me the Speaker had entrusted him with a major private assignment: to recover large sums of money stolen by con artists. Why would he turn around and insult someone who gave him such sensitive, high-stakes work? From where I sit—and I don’t use ordinary methods to get my information—Twiine was trusted and close to his boss.
- Besides, the seasoned detective I know would never use his own gadgets to send out such reckless messages. That’s not how he operates.
- The way this has been crafted, if the court martial system were already active, Twiine and his co-accused would be prime candidates. And if the President signs that law tomorrow, they might still end up there. MPs, let this be a warning: the very law you passed today could come for you tomorrow—on fabricated charges.
- Let me remind you: when everyone swore Frank Gashumba was guilty and CMI paraded supposed “evidence,” I stood up and risked my own life to declare that they were lying. They staged that drama after they had already raided his home. I stood for truth then—and I do now.
May God uphold the innocent.
Africa, we must strive to be better—not bitter.
