The Chief of Defence Forces, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has endorsed state minister for defence General Duties, Jacob Marksons Oboth for Speaker of the 12th Parliament.
In a series of posts on his X account on Friday, Gen Muhoozi noted that Oboth had been the best minister in the previous term, hence his endorsement.
“He has been the best Minister in our government for the past 5 years. I want to be the first to endorse him for Speaker of Parliament (2026-2031). God bless Hon.Oboth-Oboth!” He posted.
Muhoozi further revealed, that Oboth’s endorsement is backed by the UPDF leadership.
“There is no Speakership battle. Our God Jesus Christ won that battle a long time ago. We already have our new Speaker. Supported by UPDF!” he said.
Gen Muhoozi who further warned that people, who dont accept the decision risk arrest, revealed that Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa, was safe.
“Tayebwa is a very good man. He is my younger brother. He has no problems. He is protected!” he said.
Muhoozi’s endorsement of Oboth, comes days after his Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU) movement, withdrew its earlier endorsement of Rt Hon Anita Among and Rt Hon Thomas Tayebwa for speaker and deputy speaker of the 12 parliament.
The PLU General Secretary David Kabanda, revealed that the withdraw followed advice from Gen Muhoozi, the party chairman.
Kabanda further encouraged PLU elected legislators to support candidates, that will be presented to them by President Museveni for the position of Speaker and Deputy Speaker.
Recently, pressure on Among has intensified following public outrage over reports that she had acquired a Rolls Royce reportedly worth about UGX 3.4 billion and imported from Britain. However, Among reportedly said the luxury vehicle was a gift.
