MP for older persons of eastern Uganda Ofwono Opondo has shared about Anita Among’s condition after visit her at her home in Nakasero.
Ofwono Opondo has been defending Anita Among long before she fell in her current troubles. He has consistently rejected Norbert Mao, until recently Among’s rival for the speaker race.
Known for speaking his mind even when he still served as government spokesperson, Ofwono Opondo dismissed some of the reports that have been circulating in the media about Anita Among amidst the ongoing investigations into allegations of the outgoing speaker’s money laundering, illicit enrichment, abuse of office and corruption.
For days now, Anita Among’s homes in Kigo and Nakasero have been searched, her luxury cars, including a Rolls Royce, impounded, her bank accounts frozen and her passports reportedly confiscated.
It is also said that billions of Shillings and millions of dollars and pounds were recovered from Anita Among’s homes, and that some items related to witchcraft and shrines were also found, much to the shock of investigators.
After visiting Anita Among, Ofwono Opondo said the embattled Bukedea District Woman MP and second national vice chairperson of the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) was “upbeat” despite the storms she is navigation.
Ofwono Opondo also said that he was impressed by the respect that Anita Among still accords President Museveni.
He also talked of Among’s resolve to vote Jacob Oboth Oboth, the national chairman’s and first son’s favorite for the job of speaker of the 12th parliament.
“My sister Anita Among, it was an honour paying you a courtesy this afternoon, especially in these times,” wrote Opondo.
“Your upbeat spirit, lively chat and commitment to uphold, respect and vote the Speaker candidate forwarded by NRM. Your honour to President Museveni top-notch.”
Opondo also dismissed reports that Anita Among’s phones had been confiscated to aid investigations.
He added that friends and family are allowed to visit Anita Among at her home in Nakasero, Kampala, contrary to reports.
“I say without any fear of contractions, contrary to media reports, that no mobile telephone hand set was withdrawn from Anita Among,” he further wrote.
“Visitors have access to her home on Marcknon Rd, Nakasero.”
You can read about how Anita Among gave Museveni a rope to hang her Here.
