Some people wondered whether the photo was part of a plan to divert attention from the news of the release of main opposition politician Kizza Besigye, who was in jail for two months facing treason charges. 
Baadhi ya watu walikuwa na wasiwasi kuwa huenda picha hiyo ilikuwa sehemu ya mpango wa kuwafanya watu wasijadili habari za kuachiliwa huru kwa mwanasiasa wa upinzani Kizza Besigye, aliyekuwa kizuizini kwa muda wa miezi miwili akikabiliwa na mashtaka ya uhaini.