I've Never Enjoyed Gashumba's Yoyo-Deputy Speaker Tayebwa Clears The Air

Deputy Speaker of Parliament Thomas Tayebwa took to the parliamentary floor to air his dirty laundry. 

The embattled politician lashed out at Senga Acid, a Canada-based individual who allegedly defamed him by claiming he was having illicit affairs with Sheila Gashumba an entertainment show host.  

Tayebwa's decision to defend himself against these claims has raised eyebrows, with many questioning why he's investing so much time and energy into disproving what he calls lies. Is he hiding something?  

The allegations originated from a viral video shared by Canadian-based blogger Senga Acid, who claimed the Deputy Speaker was romantically involved with the well-known Ugandan celebrity. The video, which has since gained traction on various social media platforms, prompted Tayebwa to address the matter during a parliamentary session.

“I saw a lady in a video accusing me of having an affair with a celebrity in town. She presented it as breaking news and appeared quite serious. However, I later discovered she’s hiding in Canada,” Tayebwa told Parliament.

Rt. Hon. Thomas Tayebwa Bangirana, deputy speaker of parliament of Uganda.

Tayebwa revealed that his wife was the first to bring the video to his attention after encountering it on TikTok. He reiterated that the blogger’s claims were completely false.

“My wife sent me the video. This individual, Senga Acid, is in Canada, speaking with authority about someone she has never met, whose number I don’t even have,” Tayebwa said.

The Deputy Speaker further disclosed that Senga Acid has a history of making unsubstantiated accusations against public figures, including other Members of Parliament.

Tayebwa speculated that the blogger’s motive is to generate sensational content for TikTok, where creators are rewarded for high levels of engagement. “With TikTok now paying for content, people are desperate for attention. This woman, Senga Acid, attacks individuals in Luganda, yet she’s actually a Mukiga from Kabale,” he noted.

The Deputy Speaker expressed his intention to work with law enforcement to ensure the blogger is held accountable for defamation.

City Celebrity Sheilah Gashumba. Courtesy Photo.

“She has no right to tarnish people’s reputations for personal gain. I will engage the relevant authorities to address this issue,” Tayebwa stated.

Sheila Gashumba has not yet commented on the allegations, and efforts to reach her for a statement were unsuccessful.