Bukedea County Member of Parliament Hon. Okwere has called on security agencies to investigate how Turkey-based political activist and social media blogger Fred Lumbuye continues to access sensitive information about government affairs before it becomes public knowledge.
Okwere said there is a need to establish the source of the information received by Lumbuye, arguing that the speed at which he releases certain updates raises questions about possible security gaps within government institutions.
The legislator said it is surprising that some information shared by the controversial blogger often attracts public attention before many people inside the country are aware of what is happening.
According to Okwere, the situation should concern security agencies because access to confidential government information by unauthorized individuals could create risks for national security.
He argued that investigating the source of Lumbuye’s information would help identify possible weaknesses within government systems and prevent sensitive details from being leaked.
“What surprises me is that whatever Lumbuye says sometimes turns out to be true, yet those of us who are inside the country take longer to know what is happening on the ground,” Okwere said.
The MP questioned how a person operating from outside Uganda manages to obtain updates concerning issues involving government officials and institutions.
He said such developments create concerns about information management and the protection of sensitive government communication.
Okwere warned that loopholes in government security systems could expose important national matters and put leaders and institutions at risk.
He said security agencies should take the matter seriously and establish whether the information reaching Lumbuye comes from individuals within government structures.
The remarks come amid years of public debate surrounding Fred Lumbuye, who has built a large following through online political commentary and claims about events in Uganda.
Lumbuye, who is based in Turkey, has frequently shared political updates and allegations through his social media platforms, attracting both supporters and critics.
While some of his followers praise him for providing information they believe is not easily available through official channels, critics have accused him of spreading unverified claims.
Okwere’s concerns follow several instances where Lumbuye has released information that later generated significant public discussion.
The MP referred to previous reports by Lumbuye concerning the health of First Lady Janet Museveni, claiming that the blogger had released details before they were officially known by many Ugandans.
He said that such situations raise questions about whether some individuals within government structures may be providing information to him.
However, details about the alleged sources of Lumbuye’s information remain unclear, and no official investigation findings have been released regarding the matter.
The MP said a proper investigation would help separate facts from speculation and reveal whether there are individuals compromising government confidentiality.
He emphasized that protecting sensitive information is important for the stability and security of any country.
Okwere’s comments have renewed debate about the role of online political activists, information leaks and the influence of social media in Uganda’s political environment.
As digital platforms continue to shape political conversations, questions about how information moves from government offices to online platforms remain a major issue of public interest.
For now, the call for an investigation places renewed attention on Fred Lumbuye’s sources of information and the wider issue of information security within government institutions.
