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• Edith Nakalema revisited her criticism of Stellah “Ellah” Nantumbwe and her mother during a Sanyuka TV interview.
• She said she spoke after hearing allegations from neighbours but admitted she could not confirm whether they were true.
• Nakalema also launched her book, My Father and I: The Intentionality of Fatherhood, emphasizing the importance of active fatherhood.

Senior Presidential Advisor and Head of the State House Investors Protection Unit, Col. Edith Nakalema, has once again addressed the controversy surrounding former Miss Uganda Stellah Nantumbwe, popularly known as Ellah, and her mother.

Speaking during an appearance on Sanyuka TV, where she was promoting her new book, My Father and I: The Power of Intentional Fatherhood, Nakalema revisited remarks she made weeks ago after allegations surfaced that Nantumbwe had allegedly left her former husband with household property following their separation.

At the time, Nakalema criticized what she described as a worrying trend of parents encouraging their children to make poor decisions after the breakdown of relationships. However, Ellah Nantumbwe later released a video showing the home she had left behind, maintaining that she did not take any of her former husband’s belongings.

Reflecting on the matter, Nakalema explained that she acted after hearing the claims from people who approached her.

“I was in my office when neighbours came and told me about the allegations. That is why I spoke out. I cannot confirm whether it happened or not, but if it did, then it would be wrong but there is no indication that I was wrong.”

She maintained that parents should be a source of guidance rather than encouragement for actions that could fuel conflict.

“A mother should always guide her children onto the right path. Parents are meant to instill values, not mislead their children.”

Nakalema’s latest remarks came as she discussed the inspiration behind her new book, which highlights the importance of fathers in raising responsible and disciplined children.

She credited her own father for playing a central role in her upbringing, describing him as a present and intentional parent who treated all his children equally while extending the same care to others he mentored.

According to Nakalema, her father’s consistent involvement in family life shaped the values she carries today, inspiring her to write a book that encourages fathers to take an active role in raising the next generation.