Daudi Kabanda Has Gone Back to School. To Study Law The Reason Is to Fill His Empty Head– Odonga Otto Tells Otf Gen Muhoozi’s Boy

Former Aruu County Member of Parliament Odonga Otto has reignited debate over the educational background of Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU) figure Daudi Kabanda after reportedly returning to school to pursue a law course at Uganda Pentecostal University. Otto seized the opportunity to take a swipe at Kabanda, using a pointed remark that quickly attracted attention on social media and triggered mixed reactions among Ugandans.

In a post shared online, Otto wrote, “He has gone back to school. To study law… The purpose of education is to fill an empty head.” The statement was widely interpreted as a direct jab at Kabanda's academic background, with the former legislator appearing to question the decision to pursue legal studies at this stage of his political career. The remarks added another chapter to the increasingly personal exchanges surrounding Kabanda and his critics.

Otto also raised concerns about Kabanda's reported security entourage at the university, alleging that its presence had unsettled some fellow students. Although the claims attracted attention, they also generated discussion about the circumstances surrounding Kabanda's return to the classroom. The controversy has since extended beyond his academic ambitions, with online commentators debating whether his security arrangements and political profile should become part of the conversation.

However, Kabanda's supporters were quick to defend him, arguing that returning to school should be celebrated rather than ridiculed. One supporter, Grace, suggested that Kabanda had spent years building his political career, establishing connections and achieving financial stability before deciding to pursue further education. Her argument resonated with those who believe that personal development does not have to follow a fixed timeline and that people should be encouraged to acquire knowledge regardless of their age or professional standing.

Kabanda appeared to welcome the support when he quoted Grace's post and described her as “Intelligent.” His response added another dimension to the online exchange, suggesting that he appreciated the defence of his decision to study law. While Otto's remarks focused on mockery, Kabanda's supporters sought to shift attention towards the value of education and the freedom to pursue academic goals at any stage of life.

The latest exchange comes against the backdrop of earlier criticism of Kabanda's educational qualifications by other prominent figures. In January 2026, Information Minister Dr Chris Baryomunsi reportedly took aim at Kabanda during a disagreement linked to social media posts by Chief of Defence Forces Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba. Baryomunsi was reported to have advised Kabanda to “upgrade your education and reason like those who went to school,” bringing his academic background into an already heated political dispute.

That disagreement emerged after Baryomunsi maintained that Muhoozi's social media posts did not necessarily reflect official government positions. Kabanda reportedly accused the minister of undermining the army chief, prompting a sharp exchange in which Baryomunsi questioned Kabanda's education and reasoning. The incident demonstrated how political disagreements in Uganda can quickly move away from the original issue and become personal battles involving academic credentials and individual competence.

Kabanda's reported return to Uganda Pentecostal University has therefore placed his educational journey under renewed public scrutiny. While critics such as Otto have used the development to ridicule him, his supporters insist that pursuing higher education is a commendable decision that should not be discouraged. The controversy has once again exposed the increasingly personal nature of Uganda's political exchanges, while raising a broader question: should a politician's decision to return to school be celebrated as a commitment to learning or turned into another weapon in the country's ongoing political rivalries?