During an appearance on Megatron Media, Gashumba shared that while he and the Katikkiro were once close, their relationship soured, leading to public disagreements. He noted that both parties had exchanged verbal attacks in the past.
Businessman and political commentator Frank Gashumba has revealed the prominent figures who convinced him to rekindle his friendship with the Prime Minister of Buganda, Charles Peter Mayiga.
Charles Peter Mayiga and Frank Gashumba
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Gashumba disclosed that when tensions arose with the Prime Minister, several high-profile individuals, including Masaka Diocese Bishop Serverus Jjumba, the late Cyprian Kizito Lwanga (former Archbishop of Kampala), and former Masaka LCV Chairman Jude Mbabaali, reached out to him separately, urging him to resolve the matter.
Both Mayiga and Gashumba hail from Buddu in Masaka and are Catholics.
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In seeking to make amends, Gashumba reached out to his friend Steven Dunstan Busulwa, who works with the Buganda Kingdom-owned BBS Terefayina, to facilitate a meeting with the Prime Minister. Following protocol, Mayiga requested an official letter, which Gashumba provided. A meeting was set for October 7.
Gashumba, who had to cancel a trip to Spain to attend, expressed his commitment to never criticise the Prime Minister again. He mentioned that he has since defended Mayiga during his radio appearances, emphasising that, as they grow older, he recognises the Prime Minister’s significant role in the kingdom’s leadership.
On Monday, October 7, Gashumba visited Bulange, Mengo, to formally apologise to Charles Peter Mayiga. Known for his outspoken views, Gashumba had long been a vocal critic of the Katikkiro, aligning himself with figures such as Joseph Tamale Mirundi and Sheikh Nuhu Muzaata, who accused Mayiga of weakening the political influence of Mengo and, by extension, the Kabaka and the Buganda Kingdom.
