Hon. David Kabanda, a strong supporter of the Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU), has shifted his attention to former Gender Minister Betty Amongi, calling for investigations into allegations surrounding her time in government and her alleged acquisition of property across the country.
Kabanda made the remarks while addressing journalists, where he claimed that questions surrounding Amongi’s wealth and management of public resources should be examined by relevant authorities.
The PLU figure said there were allegations that Amongi mismanaged public funds during her service in government, adding that such claims should not be ignored and must be investigated to establish the truth.
“We are aware of allegations that during her time… Amongi mismanaged public funds and acquired a lot of property across the country. Those issues must be investigated,” Kabanda said.
However, Kabanda did not provide specific evidence to support the allegations, and Amongi has not publicly responded to the claims made against her.
His remarks come shortly after a political confrontation involving PLU officials and former Speaker of Parliament Anita Among, with Kabanda previously criticizing Among’s leadership and actions.
Following the criticism directed at Anita Among, Kabanda has now turned his attention to Betty Amongi, who is married to Uganda People’s Congress (UPC) president Jimmy Akena.
The accusations have added another layer to the ongoing political disagreements between PLU supporters and UPC leaders, particularly following recent statements made by UPC officials.
The controversy reportedly began after some UPC leaders made remarks accusing Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba of being responsible for the deaths of some Ugandans, statements that attracted criticism from PLU members.
PLU officials condemned the comments, arguing that such statements were unacceptable and could undermine national unity and respect for Uganda’s security leadership.
Kabanda also criticized UPC president Jimmy Akena’s leadership, claiming that he had failed to rebuild the party and restore its influence in Ugandan politics.
He argued that UPC, once one of Uganda’s most influential political parties, has struggled to regain its former strength under Akena’s leadership.
Kabanda questioned the direction of the party and accused its leaders of focusing on criticism instead of developing strategies to attract more support from Ugandans.
The PLU supporter said political leaders must be held accountable for their actions, especially those who have previously held influential government positions.
He emphasized that public officials must be transparent about their decisions, wealth and management of national resources.
The allegations against Amongi come at a time when discussions about accountability, corruption and public service delivery continue to dominate Uganda’s political space.
Political observers say accusations involving former government officials often attract public attention, especially when they involve individuals who have held senior positions.
However, they also emphasize that allegations must be supported by evidence and handled through proper legal and investigative channels.
Kabanda maintained that any leader accused of wrongdoing should face investigations regardless of their political position or past influence.
He said accountability should apply equally to all public figures and that institutions responsible for fighting corruption should be allowed to carry out their duties independently.
The latest exchange highlights growing political tensions between different political groups ahead of the 2026 general elections, as various leaders position themselves and their parties for the upcoming political contest.
As debates continue, attention now turns to whether authorities will respond to Kabanda’s call for investigations and whether Betty Amongi will issue a response to the allegations made against her.
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