There will be ABSOLUTELY no party for AAA. We shall arrest anybody involved in that nonsense! Forgiving someone doesn’t mean they don’t have unresolved cases – Gen Muhoozi fumes

Chief of Defence Forces Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba has warned against any planned celebration for former Speaker of Parliament Anita Annet Among, saying people involved in organising such an event could face arrest.

Muhoozi issued the warning in a post on X, making it clear that he did not want any party held to celebrate Among following her reported release from restrictions.

“There will be ABSOLUTELY no party for AAA. We shall arrest anybody involved in that nonsense!” Muhoozi stated, referring to Among by her initials.

The army chief further cautioned that forgiveness should not be interpreted as meaning that all outstanding matters involving a person have automatically been resolved.

“Forgiving someone doesn’t mean they don’t have unresolved cases,” Muhoozi added, appearing to distinguish between political forgiveness and the status of any unresolved cases.

His remarks followed reports that a celebration was allegedly being organised to mark Among’s return to normal life after spending months under restrictions.

The reports linked the alleged plans to Masaka City Woman MP and State Minister Justine Nameere, although the circumstances surrounding the reported party and who was organising it remained unclear.

The claims quickly generated discussion on social media, with Muhoozi’s strong response drawing attention to the sensitivity surrounding Among’s recent political and legal troubles.

Among later responded to Muhoozi on X, denying that she or people associated with her had made arrangements to organise a party in her honour.

“My brother Gen, there are no arrangements by myself or individuals associated with me to host any party. God bless!” Among wrote.

Her response appeared intended to distance herself from the reported celebration and assure Muhoozi that she was not involved in organising such an event.

The controversy comes after Muhoozi previously announced that President Yoweri Museveni had decided to forgive Among and would not pursue prosecution against her over the issues that had surrounded her.

Muhoozi had described the President’s decision as an act of forgiveness, while also acknowledging that Among had made mistakes.

The development followed a period of intense public attention surrounding the former Speaker, including reports about investigations and searches involving properties associated with her.

Among subsequently left the position of Speaker of Parliament, bringing an end to a period during which she had been one of the most powerful figures in Uganda’s political establishment.

Her reported release from restrictions was therefore closely followed by political observers and members of the public, many of whom have continued debating what the development means for her political future.

Muhoozi’s latest warning, however, suggests that the reported forgiveness should not be interpreted as a complete clearance of every outstanding matter associated with Among.

His statement also sent a broader message to anyone considering organising a public celebration, warning that security agencies could take action against people involved in what he described as “nonsense.”

The warning has since attracted considerable attention because of Muhoozi’s position as Chief of Defence Forces and his prominent role in Uganda’s political discussions.

Meanwhile, the reported involvement of Nameere has added another dimension to the controversy, although claims about her role in organising a celebration have not been independently established in the information available.

The episode has once again highlighted the political sensitivity surrounding Anita Among following her departure from the speakership and the subsequent developments concerning her status.

For now, Among has denied involvement in any planned celebration, while Muhoozi has maintained that no party should be held and warned those who might attempt to organise one.

His comments have left the public debating the meaning of forgiveness in the political context, particularly where allegations or other unresolved matters may still exist.

As the controversy continues, attention is likely to remain on Among’s political future and whether the latest warning will end speculation about plans to celebrate her reported return.