Summary:

• President Museveni defends Speaker Among, accusing critics of exposing corruption in Parliament as “traitors” colluding with foreign interests. Despite mounting criticism, Museveni publicly supports Among and vows to root out perceived threats to their leadership.

President Museveni staunchly defended Speaker Anita Among on Saturday, vehemently condemning those who exposed corruption in Parliament as “traitors working for foreign interests.”

In an unexpected turn of events, President Museveni publicly supported Speaker Anita Among, emphasizing that she is not the root of the issue plaguing Parliament. Instead, he pointed fingers at those he deemed as “traitors,” accusing them of collaborating with external forces.

The President’s unwavering support for Speaker Among was evident as he inaugurated a teaching hospital in Bukedea under her leadership. This endorsement underscored his commitment to stand by the embattled Speaker despite mounting criticism.

Addressing the recent revelations of corruption circulating on social media, President Museveni held a meeting with Speaker Among at State House. Following the meeting, Among boldly declared her allegiance to the President and denounced alleged attempts to remove her from office.

Accusing these critics of serving foreign interests, particularly citing “homosexuals and imperialists,” both President Museveni and Speaker Among rallied against the perceived threats to their leadership.

While some speculate that the leaked financial documents originated from State House rather than Parliament, President Museveni remained focused on rooting out what he termed as “traitors.” However, concerns about threats to citizens exercising their constitutional rights lingered unanswered.

Despite the government’s anti-corruption rhetoric, President Museveni’s steadfast defense of Speaker Among raises questions about the efficacy of his administration’s stance against corruption within Uganda.