KAMPALA. Embattled outgoing Speaker of the 11th Parliament, Anita Annet Among, has dramatically withdrawn from the 2026-2031 Parliament speakership race.
She announced her decision in a post on her X account on the evening of Sunday (May 17).
Among stated that her decision was aimed at “maintaining harmony and clarity for our beloved party, the National Resistance Movement (NRM).”
The post comes two days after security agencies launched investigations into Among’s property and the operations of her close associates.
Among’s statement in full
I wish to draw the attention of the public to the matters regarding the Speakership race.
After wide consultations and deep introspection, and to maintain harmony and clarity in my beloved party, the @NRMOnline, I wish to categorically and unequivocally state that I will not be offering myself for the Speakership race of the 12th Parliament.
I am greatly indebted to H.E @KagutaMuseveni, my party, the @NRMOnline, and members of the 11th Parliament for giving me the opportunity to serve as Deputy Speaker and Speaker.
I am equally indebted to my family and friends for the solidarity and support they have extended to me over the last five years.
I pledge my total support to the candidates who will be endorsed by the President and the Party, and Implore all colleague MPs of the 12th Parliament to do the same.
I shall remain available to the service of my country as the party and the President may assign me.
In the meantime, I pledge to continue cooperating with all ongoing investigations as initiated by the relevant organs of the state to get to the root of all the allegations raised.
FOR GOD AND MY COUNTRY.
ANITA ANNET AMONG