Former Speaker of Parliament Anita Among Annet has spoken publicly after months of house arrest.

Among was put under house arrest in May after investigations into corruption and how she acquired her assets, inclusion Roll Royce, started.

She would subsequently lose her speakership seat in the 12th Parliament to Mark’s Markson Oboth Oboth.

Investigations into her wealth, including allegations of misusing public funds, were sanctioned by President Yoweri Kaguta, according to his son, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, who is also the Chief of Defence Forces.

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Gen Muhoozi is also his father’s Senior Presidential Advisor on Special Operations.

On Tuesday, Muhoozi posted on X that his father had pardoned Among.

The following day, Among, using her X handle, posted: “I take this opportunity to thank the Almighty God for the gift of life and freedom. My profound and heartfelt appreciation goes to His Excellency, President @KagutaMuseveni, for his unmatched parental grace and decision to grant me mercy.

“I also extend my gratitude to the Chief of Defence Forces, Gen. @mkainerugaba, for his professionalism throughout this period. As the Woman MP for Bukedea, I look forward to continuing my work for my constituents and standing firm with our revolutionary leadership.”

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