Prof. Makubuya further served as the Minister of General Duties in the office of the Prime Minister. On February 16, 2012, he resigned from the cabinet due to claims of embezzlement of government funds.
Eron performed a sexual act with a 16-year-old girl, whom he had authority over and allegedly infected the victim with HIV/AIDS. The incident occurred between Kyambogo University and Namugongo in Nsawo village, Wakiso district.