The battle for the 12th Parliament Speakership has exploded into fresh drama after the Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU), linked to Chief of Defence Forces Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, dramatically withdrew support for Speaker Anita Annet Among and her deputy Thomas Tayebwa.
In a shocking political U-turn announced shortly after President Museveni’s swearing-in ceremony at Kololo on Tuesday, PLU Secretary General David Kabanda revealed that the pressure group had cancelled its earlier directive backing Among and Tayebwa for re-election.
The now-abandoned endorsement had been issued on March 11, instructing all PLU-leaning MPs-elect to rally behind the current parliamentary leadership. But insiders now say the tide has turned — and badly. Sources within PLU claim Gen Muhoozi is increasingly uncomfortable with leaders perceived to be associated with corruption and extravagant lifestyles.
“Gen Muhoozi hates corruption and cannot support leaders whose names are constantly appearing in controversial luxury stories,” a source close to PLU revealed. Political observers believe Among’s flashy spending, especially reports surrounding her alleged Shs3.4 billion Rolls-Royce purchase, may have worsened her standing within powerful establishment circles.
The controversy intensified after Muhoozi himself posted on social media that he had “never sat in a Rolls Royce” despite being 52 years old — a statement many interpreted as a subtle dig aimed at the Speaker. Eyewitnesses at Kololo said Among, accompanied by her husband and FUFA President Moses Magogo, was seen attempting to engage Gen Muhoozi in conversation on the sidelines of the ceremony. However, observers noted that the General appeared cold and largely uninterested.
Behind closed doors, PLU insiders are reportedly considering alternative candidates for the powerful Speaker position, with Justice Minister Norbert Mao and Defence Minister Jacob Oboth Oboth emerging as possible compromise figures. Meanwhile, the Speakership race continues to attract more contenders, including Lydia Wanyoto, Persis Namuganza, Alioni Yorke Odria and Florence Asiimwe Akiiki. With alliances shifting rapidly and political knives out, insiders say the once-untouchable Speaker Anita Among is now facing the toughest political fight of her career.
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