Kayunga-As campaign season intensifies in Kayunga, dramatic statements and playful political jabs have become common tools for candidates seeking attention. Recently, several media platforms carried a story claiming that Hon. Charles Tebandeke, the Bbale County Member of Parliament, was ready to marry Hon. Ida Erios Nantaba, the Kayunga District Woman MP, in an effort to calm political tensions.
Speaking in a humble and composed manner, Hon. Tebandeke clarified that these claims were exaggerated and fueled by campaign-season excitement.
“I was raised well, and my uncle always guided me not to involve myself with older women or sugar mummies,” Tebandeke explained. “I am a happily married Christian man with twins. Marrying Nantaba is not on my priority list at all.”
When asked about rumors that he had linked Nantaba to President Museveni as a “side chic,” Tebandeke dismissed the claim.
“I didn’t say anything like that,” he stated. “People will always make up stories when they don’t know someone’s private life. But none of that came from me—I don’t trade in such talk.”
Addressing the supposed conflict between himself and Nantaba, Tebandeke insisted that he has never attacked or wronged her in any way.
“I have never done anything to her,” he said. “Our main responsibility is to serve the people of Kayunga and represent them in Parliament. But if you check the Parliament Hansard throughout this term, she is barely seen. She spends most of her time in Kampala or abroad enjoying a comfortable lifestyle and only returns during campaigns with petty cash. That approach to leadership needs to change.”
Tebandeke emphasized that his energy remains focused on serving Bbale and the entire Kayunga district—not on personal drama.
“I won’t marry her,” he concluded firmly. “My home is complete already, and I’m fully committed to my family.”
As Kayunga’s political season continues, the mix of excitement, rumors, and bold statements remains as lively as ever.
