By Karim Were
KAMPALA — Former Speaker of Parliament Anita Among has thanked President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni following her return, expressing gratitude to God for what she described as the gift of life and freedom.
In a message following her return, Among said her appreciation extended to President Museveni, whom she credited with showing what she called “unmatched parental grace” and granting her mercy.
“Take this opportunity to thank the Almighty God for the gift of life and freedom,” Among said in her message.
She added: “My profound and heartfelt appreciation goes to His Excellency, President @KagutaMuseveni, for his unmatched parental grace and decision to grant me mercy.”
Among’s remarks come as she resumes public attention following her return, with her message focusing largely on gratitude and reconciliation.
The former Speaker has maintained a close political association with the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) and President Museveni during her political career.
Her reference to the President’s decision as an act of mercy signals the significance she attaches to his intervention in her circumstances.
#Gratitude to God
Among placed her appreciation to God at the centre of her message, describing life and freedom as blessings for which she was thankful.
Her statement comes against the backdrop of heightened public interest in her return and the circumstances surrounding it.
Rather than focusing on political disagreements, the former Speaker’s message adopted a tone of appreciation, particularly towards the President.
#Appreciation for Museveni
Among’s message also singled out President Museveni for personal appreciation.
She described his actions as demonstrating “parental grace”, language that reflects the political relationship between the President and senior members of the NRM establishment.
Her statement portrayed Museveni’s intervention as significant to her return and freedom.
However, the specific circumstances and legal or administrative details surrounding the President’s decision were not provided in the statement.
#Anita Among’s political career
Among has been a prominent figure in Uganda’s political leadership.
She served as Speaker of Parliament before leaving the position and has remained an influential figure within the country’s political landscape.
Her tenure as Speaker placed her at the centre of Uganda’s legislative affairs, where she presided over parliamentary debates and proceedings.
Her return is therefore likely to attract continued public and political interest, particularly among supporters and critics of the former Speaker.
#A message centred on reconciliation
The tone of Among’s statement was notably conciliatory.
By publicly thanking the President and emphasising mercy and freedom, she appeared to frame her return around reconciliation and gratitude.
The message did not provide details of any future political plans or indicate whether she intends to take on another leadership position.
For now, the former Speaker’s public statement has concentrated on acknowledging the role of God and President Museveni in what she described as her return to freedom.
#Wider political significance
Among’s return comes at a time when Uganda’s political landscape remains closely watched as political actors position themselves for the country’s next phase of leadership and governance.
As a former Speaker and senior NRM figure, her movements and public statements are likely to continue attracting political attention.
Her decision to publicly acknowledge President Museveni could also reinforce the longstanding political ties between the two figures.
Nevertheless, any future political role for Among would depend on subsequent developments and official decisions.
#Conclusion
Former Speaker Anita Among has used her return to publicly thank God for life and freedom while expressing deep appreciation to President Yoweri Museveni.
Her description of the President’s action as an expression of “parental grace” places personal gratitude at the heart of her message.
While she did not disclose further details about the circumstances of her return, her statement signals a renewed public appearance by a prominent Ugandan political figure.
The former Speaker’s next political steps remain a matter of public interest as she returns to the country’s political conversation.
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