PLU withdraws Among, Tayebwa speakership endorsement
Kabanda said "Leadership of the Patriotic League of Uganda encourages its Hon. Members Elect to support the candidates that will be presented to them by H.E the President for the position of Speaker and Deputy Speaker...."
Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU) chairperson, and Chief of the Defence Forces Gen. Muhoozi Kaineruga (R) has formally withdrawn endorsement of Speaker of Parliament Anita Among (C) and her deputy Thomas Tayebwa's re-election. (Credit: Eddie Ssejjoba)
KAMPALA - The Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU) has formally withdrawn its endorsement of Speaker of Parliament Anita Among and her deputy Thomas Tayebwa's re-election.
According to a statement issued today, May 12, 2026, by PLU general secretary Daudi Kabanda, PLU chairperson Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba had, on March 11, 2026, guided all PLU-leaning MP-elects to support Speaker Among and Tayebwa's reelection bids of the 12th Parliament.
However, Kabanda says Muhoozi, who is also the Chief of Defence Forces, has guided as follows:
1. That the endorsement of Rt. Hon. Anita Annet Among and Rt. Hon. Thomas Tayebwa, as a candidate for Speaker and Deputy Speaker respectively for the 12th Parliament of Uganda vide a letter dated March 1, 2026, is retracted and withdrawn with immediate effect
2. That the Leadership of the Patriotic League of Uganda encourages its Hon. Members Elect to support the candidates that will be presented to them by H.E the President for the position of Speaker and Deputy Speaker,
3. That in the PLU, follow the command, instructions and guidance of our Chairman Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba at all times.