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Speaker of Parliament Anita Among has firmly dismissed ongoing speculation about her potential bid for the presidency, saying she neither has the desire nor the capacity to take on the country’s top leadership role.
Speaking candidly, Among downplayed the rumors, emphasizing her personal limitations and lack of interest in pursuing higher office.
“I don’t pursue what I can’t handle. Even being an MP is too much for me; how then the presidency?” she said. “I don’t even know how to cock a gun, and I lack the patience.”
Her remarks come at a time when political conversations around succession and future leadership in Uganda continue to generate debate across different platforms.
Among made the comments while addressing members of the Patriotic League of Uganda, who had gathered to officially kickstart preparations for the upcoming General MK Birthday Run. The event is held annually in honor of the Chief of Defence Forces, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, as he celebrates his 52nd birthday.
The gathering brought together supporters, organizers, and political figures aligned with the league, highlighting the growing prominence of the run as both a social and political event on Uganda’s calendar.
In a show of support for the initiative, Among purchased running kits worth UGX 100 million, a contribution that organizers say will go a long way in facilitating participation and logistical preparations. Her donation underscores the level of backing the event continues to receive from influential figures within the political establishment.
Among is however a heavy contender in the speakership race for the 12th parliament of Uganda.
Speaking candidly, Among downplayed the rumors, emphasizing her personal limitations and lack of interest in pursuing higher office.
“I don’t pursue what I can’t handle. Even being an MP is too much for me; how then the presidency?” she said. “I don’t even know how to cock a gun, and I lack the patience.”
Her remarks come at a time when political conversations around succession and future leadership in Uganda continue to generate debate across different platforms.
Among made the comments while addressing members of the Patriotic League of Uganda, who had gathered to officially kickstart preparations for the upcoming General MK Birthday Run. The event is held annually in honor of the Chief of Defence Forces, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, as he celebrates his 52nd birthday.
The gathering brought together supporters, organizers, and political figures aligned with the league, highlighting the growing prominence of the run as both a social and political event on Uganda’s calendar.
In a show of support for the initiative, Among purchased running kits worth UGX 100 million, a contribution that organizers say will go a long way in facilitating participation and logistical preparations. Her donation underscores the level of backing the event continues to receive from influential figures within the political establishment.
Among is however a heavy contender in the speakership race for the 12th parliament of Uganda.
