Hon. Justine Nameere has made fresh allegations about the reported meeting between National Unity Platform (NUP) politician Rose Nalubowa and President Yoweri Museveni at State House, claiming that the meeting involved discussions about the opposition party and its leadership.
In her statement, Nameere alleged that Nalubowa spent more than three hours with Museveni during the meeting, reportedly discussing issues concerning NUP and its president, Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine.
Nameere further claimed that Nalubowa shared information about the opposition party, including what she described as internal secrets. She said the alleged disclosures made her feel bad, suggesting that she was unhappy about the possibility of information about the opposition being shared with the President.
According to Nameere, however, Museveni did not openly respond to the alleged disclosures but instead listened as Nalubowa spoke. She claimed that the President later gave Nalubowa Shs364 million to help her clear debts that she had reportedly complained were weighing heavily on her.
The claims have introduced another twist into the controversy surrounding Nalubowa and the reported State House engagement. They also raise questions about the nature of the alleged meeting and whether any financial assistance was actually provided.
Nalubowa had previously faced questions over claims that she visited State House and met President Museveni. The controversy attracted attention within opposition circles, particularly because of the political differences between NUP and the ruling NRM government.
However, Nameere’s statements remain allegations, and the claims about the alleged discussions, the Shs364 million payment and the purpose of the meeting have not been independently verified. Nalubowa and State House would need to provide their responses for the claims to be fully established.
The latest remarks are likely to renew debate within Uganda’s opposition politics, especially over party loyalty, internal disagreements and relations between opposition politicians and the government.
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