Musician-turned-politician Geoffrey Lutaaya has spoken out in defense of his wife, Irene Namatovu, amid swirling online rumors accusing her of manipulating or “bewitching” him.
The controversy began a few weeks ago when Geoffrey Lutaaya’s biological daughter,Mellan Lutaaya through her mother , publicly accused him of neglect, claiming she had been sent home from school due to unpaid fees. The incident quickly went viral, sparking public debate and criticism.
In the midst of the backlash, some netizens dragged Namatovu into the drama, alleging she had influenced Lutaaya’s decisions regarding his other family.
However, during a recent television interview, Hon. Geoffrey Lutaaya set the record straight.He firmly defended his wife, denying any claims of manipulation.
“She has not bewitched me, People say that because she’s deeply prayerful and always walking with her rosary. That’s her only ‘charm’ her faith.”,Lutaaya stated.
Geoffrey Lutaaya went on to say that critics often target Namatovu when their attempts to bring him down fail. He accused some individuals of deliberately trying to tarnish his name, not knowing that he has documentation to prove he has fulfilled his responsibilities as a father.
“They don’t know who they’re dealing with,they use Irene as a scapegoat. We see through their tactics chasing likes and traffic and we’re not moved.”,he said .
Lutaaya and Namatovu recently celebrated their 10th wedding anniversary, and he reiterated that his love for her is genuine, rooted in shared values and mutual respectnot any form of manipulation
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