On the ongoing corruption probe involving parliamentary officials, Kabanda maintained that he only became aware of the matter after Among’s meeting with the President.
Kasambya County Member of Parliament David Kabanda has revealed that he has been living under intense pressure and receiving death threats following the Patriotic League of Uganda’s (PLU) decision to withdraw support for Speaker Anita Among in the race for Speaker of the 12th Parliament.
Kabanda said the backlash has taken a serious toll on his health, disclosing that he lost four kilograms within six days due to stress triggered by widespread criticism and online attacks.
The controversy began on May 12 after Kabanda announced that the PLU would instead back Jacob Markson Oboth-Oboth for the Speaker position, a move that sparked outrage among supporters of Anita Among.
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Speaking during an interview with NTV, Kabanda described the emotional strain he has endured since making the announcement.
“I don’t remember the last time I had a proper meal. The stress is overwhelming and has left me unable to eat or drink,” he said.
Kabanda also said he has faced accusations on social media, including claims that he forges official PLU communications and secretly manages General Muhoozi Kainerugaba’s X account allegations he strongly denied.
Addressing criticism that he had betrayed Anita Among, Kabanda insisted he was only carrying out instructions from his political superior.
“I am just a messenger following orders from my boss, Muhoozi. Even if it involved Anita Among or the President instructing her to take action against me, I would have no choice but to comply,” he explained.
The legislator further revealed that he is uncertain about the current state of his relationship with Among, noting that their last conversation took place shortly after she was sworn in as Member of Parliament.
“I last spoke to her on May 13 after she was sworn in as MP. I knew she was about to meet the President, and I advised her to follow his guidance rather than opposing him,” Kabanda said.
On the ongoing corruption probe involving parliamentary officials, Kabanda maintained that he only became aware of the matter after Among’s meeting with the President.
“I had no prior knowledge of the agenda. PLU was only aware of mismanagement issues during the 11th Parliament,” he added.
