Veteran journalist turned politician, Simon Muyanga Lutaaya, has defended his close ties with the Bukedea Woman MP and Parliamentary Speaker Annet Anita Among, warning critics against attacking him over their relationship.
Speaking to Bbeg Media in Kampala, Lutaaya emphasized that his bond with Among, rooted in their shared history in the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) and Busoga region, is principled and aimed at transforming Uganda.
He dismissed detractors as “imbeciles and hooligans” with no constructive contributions, accusing them of misrepresenting his relationship with Among as self-serving.
Lutaaya, who joined the National Resistance Movement (NRM) two years ago after serving as publicity secretary for the workers’ league at the district level in the FDC, highlighted his commitment to fighting corruption, supporting education policies, advocating for press freedom, and representing teachers’ interests.
He stressed the need for constructive opposition within the NRM, rather than baseless criticism, and expressed his ambition to become Inspector General of Government to combat corruption.
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Despite losing two previous elections, he remains determined to win under the NRM banner, aligning his campaign with President Yoweri Museveni’s re-election and the NRM manifesto.
On internal NRM dynamics, Lutaaya supported Rebecca Kadaga’s right to contest for the second national vice chairman slot, advocating for healthy competition within the party and respect for all members’ contributions.
He vowed to respect the NRM primaries’ outcome but warned he would run as an independent if denied the party ticket through unfair means. He also called for party unity to avoid conflicts over resources and influence.
Lutaaya urged Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, chairman of the Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU), to contest in 2026, warning that failure to do so would disappoint supporters.
He criticized the National Unity Platform (NUP) for betraying Ugandans, alleging that leaders like Bobi Wine and Lewis Rubongoya are secretly aligned with Museveni.
He expressed disappointment in Kyagulanyi’s conflicts with experienced politicians like Mathias Mpuuga, arguing that such disunity weakens the opposition.
Commending journalists in politics, including Ssemujju Ibrahim, Wafula Ogutu, and Ofwono Opondo, Lutaaya praised their contributions despite limited resources.
He warned NUP against sidelining career politicians, predicting that such actions could trigger a revolution within the party with lasting consequences.
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