The Chief of Defence Forces, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has publicly endorsed West Budama South MP Jacob Oboth Oboth for the position of Speaker of Parliament.
Muhoozi made the announcement on Friday morning through his X account, where he praised Oboth Oboth for his performance in government over the past five years.
According to Muhoozi, Oboth Oboth has distinguished himself as one of the top-performing ministers and deserves elevation to the Speaker’s office for the 2026–2031 parliamentary term.
“He has been the best minister in our government for the past five years. I want to be the first to endorse him for Speaker of Parliament (2026–2031). God bless Hon. Oboth Oboth,” Muhoozi posted.
His endorsement comes just days after the Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU), a political pressure group associated with Muhoozi, withdrew its support for current Speaker Anita Among amid allegations of corruption.
The development has intensified speculation about the upcoming Speaker race, with political observers now watching whether Oboth Oboth will secure backing from the National Resistance Movement’s Central Executive Committee ahead of the election scheduled for later this month.
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