Babalanda warns against rumour-mongering in NRM ranks

Left to Right: Milly Babalanda, Aloysius Bugingo and Minsa Kabanda

The minister for the Presidency, Milly Babirye Babalanda, has warned Ugandans against spreading rumours about fellow politicians to the president, saying the practice fuels blackmail and internal divisions.

Babalanda made the remarks at House of Prayer Ministries during a prayer service held for the President Museveni and his cabinet ahead of the anticipated swearing-in of a new government in May.

She expressed concern over persistent conflicts and internal wrangles within the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM), accusing some politicians of backbiting and undermining one another.

Babalanda said that as Museveni prepares to constitute a new government, some individuals are attempting to influence decisions by spreading false information about their colleagues.

“I am aware of a group of people who travelled to Gulu to meet Salim Saleh and feed him with rumours, but he turned them away,” she said.

The minister also condemned corruption, describing it as a major threat to national development.

“It is unacceptable for one or two individuals to embezzle funds meant to benefit millions of Ugandans,” she said.

The minister for Kampala, Minsa Kabanda, supported Babalanda’s remarks, urging citizens to promote unity and reject divisionism within the ruling government.

The prayer event was attended by members of the Patriotic League of Uganda and other invited guests.

Prayers were also offered for Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the CDF, ahead of his 52nd birthday celebrations, which are expected to include a run scheduled for April 26 at Kololo.

Pastor Aloysius Bugingo called for peace, security and unity among Ugandans as a foundation for national development.