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Kampala, Uganda<\/strong> – The current Speaker of the Ugandan Parliament, Rt. Hon. Anita Among, has traversed a remarkable political journey, transitioning from the opposition Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) to becoming a prominent leader in the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Among was initially recruited into FDC by the party’s stalwart, Dr. Kizza Besigye, and served in various capacities within the opposition party. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Despite her dedication, she faced electoral setbacks, losing bids for the Bukedea Woman MP seat in 2007 and 2011 under the FDC banner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Her fortunes changed in 2016 when she contested as an independent candidate and won the Bukedea Woman MP seat, marking a turning point in her career that ultimately paved the way for her switch to the NRM in 2020. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

After formally joining the NRM following a fallout with FDC, Among won the party primaries and went on to be re-elected unopposed in the 2021 general elections, solidifying her position within the ruling party.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As Speaker of Parliament, a position she assumed on March 25, 2022, replacing Jacob Oulanyah, Among has distanced herself from her FDC past. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

During a heated parliamentary session, she dismissed reminders of her opposition roots, stating she has no regrets about leaving the party.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Among’s rise within the NRM has been swift, with her expressing interest in vying for the position of NRM Vice Chairperson (Female) and recently picking up nomination forms for a third term as Woman Member of Parliament for Bukedea District. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When asked about her confidence in the party’s electoral process, Among praised the NRM for its commitment to transparency and democratic principles, saying, “NRM has been and will always be a democratic party.”As a tested leader within the NRM, Among exuded confidence in her ability to navigate the party primaries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When probed about the possibility of running as an independent candidate if she fails to win the primaries, she dismissed the suggestion, asserting, “I am a tested leader. I cannot fail to go through the party primaries.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Among’s transformation from an FDC cadre to a prominent NRM leader has been marked by her resilience and adaptability, and her future within the party and Ugandan politics will undoubtedly be closely watched.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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