Kasambya County MP Daudi Kabanda has publicly declared that he has forgiven political commentator and activist Justine Nameere after days of heated exchanges linked to the race for Speaker of the 12th Parliament.
Kabanda, who serves as Secretary General of the Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU), said he no longer holds any bitterness toward Nameere because she has now accepted to support Hon. Jacob Oboth Oboth for Speaker.
“I have decided to forgive Nameere. She attacked me first. But since she has accepted to support Hon. Oboth Oboth, I have no problem with her,” Kabanda stated while addressing supporters and political allies.
The outspoken legislator added that whether Nameere continues criticizing or insulting him is now entirely her choice, insisting that he has moved on from the political disagreements between them.
“If she wants to continue insulting me, it is up to her,” Kabanda said, signaling a softer tone after days of political tension and public attacks.
The fallout between Kabanda and Nameere emerged during the dramatic political shifts surrounding Parliament leadership and the growing controversy involving Speaker Anita Among.
Interestingly, both Kabanda and Nameere were previously among the strongest public supporters of Anita Among’s bid to retain the Speaker position in the 12th Parliament.
For months, the two defended Among against critics and repeatedly praised her leadership style, influence, and political strength within the ruling establishment.
However, the political landscape changed rapidly after corruption allegations and public scrutiny intensified around Among, especially following reports surrounding her luxury Rolls Royce Cullinan vehicle.
The controversy triggered massive public debate about wealth, accountability, and misuse of public resources among senior government officials.
Soon after the corruption allegations gained momentum, the Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU), closely associated with Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, officially withdrew its support for Anita Among’s Speakership bid.
Kabanda, as PLU Secretary General, became one of the leading voices communicating the movement’s new political position, a move that shocked many of Among’s supporters.
The announcement created tension among political allies and supporters who had earlier campaigned heavily for Among’s return as Speaker.
Nameere was among those who reportedly reacted strongly to the sudden shift, with political disagreements between her and Kabanda quickly becoming public.
Observers say the disagreement reflected broader divisions within pro-government circles over the future leadership of Parliament and how to respond to the growing corruption investigations.
Kabanda has since defended his actions by insisting that he was simply carrying out directives from his political superiors within PLU and acting in the best interests of the movement.
Political analysts believe Kabanda’s latest statement is an attempt to calm tensions and rebuild alliances ahead of the crucial parliamentary leadership elections.
Meanwhile, support for Hon. Jacob Oboth Oboth appears to be gaining momentum among sections of ruling party supporters following endorsements from influential political figures linked to PLU.
The political atmosphere surrounding the Speaker race remains highly charged, with alliances shifting rapidly as investigations and power struggles continue to reshape Uganda’s parliamentary politics.
For now, Kabanda says he prefers reconciliation over continued conflict, insisting that political disagreements should not turn into permanent personal battles. “I have forgiven her,” he repeated, signaling that loyalty to the new political direction matters more to him than past insults or public attacks.
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