Concerns around loyalty, political pressure, and public perception have intensified online after Speaker Anita Among’s Principal Press Secretary, Joseph Sabiti, reportedly altered his social media profile and restricted access to his X account amid ongoing scrutiny of his boss.
Sabiti, who previously worked as a reporter with NBS TV before joining the Speaker’s communication team, is said to have removed the designation “Principal Press Secretary” from his X bio.
His account has also been set to protected, limiting public visibility of his posts and interactions.
The changes come at a time when Speaker Anita Among is facing heightened security attention, with reports indicating that her residences were cordoned off and subjected to searches as part of ongoing corruption-related investigations.
Authorities have not publicly concluded the probe, and no formal charges have been announced in relation to the searches.
Commenting on the developments, journalist and columnist Musaazi Namiti suggested the move by Sabiti reflects how quickly political alliances can shift when pressure mounts.
“The biggest news on social media this morning is that Joseph Sabiti… just changed his profile on X by deleting ‘Principal Press Secretary’, following a massive police search at the residence of his boss,” Namiti observed, linking the development to the broader scrutiny facing the Speaker.
He further argued that Sabiti’s actions appear to signal distancing from the embattled office, even before investigations are complete.
According to him, such behaviour illustrates how relationships in political circles are often shaped by convenience rather than loyalty.
“The probe hasn't even completed, yet Sabiti is already signalling he wants to have nothing to do with the Speaker of Parliament,” Namiti stated, adding that political proximity tends to weaken rapidly in moments of crisis.
Namiti also suggested that individuals in powerful positions often experience a sharp reduction in personal and professional support when allegations emerge. He argued that political networks can quickly dissolve when reputational risk becomes high.
In a broader reflection on loyalty and relationships, Namiti remarked: “For me, money is the one ‘friend’ that’s truly loyal. And I wish I had much more…”
The developments continue to generate debate across social media platforms.