Speaker Anita Among has described the young Ugandans who took to the street to protest against the rampant corruption in Parliament as self-seekers, insisting that Parliament still stands by the decision it took to criminalize homosexuality in Uganda. Among made the remarks while addressing guests the opening of the Shs2.7Bn St.Charles Lwanga Kigarama Church in Mitooma District, from funds raised by Deputy Speaker Tayebwa and his friends from the business community. The ceremony also coincided with the Thanksgiving held to celebrate 80years of Daudi Bangirana, father to Deputy Speaker.

“The Bible says, Adam was given to Eve, Eve wasn’t given to Eve, or Adam wasn’t given to Adam. So, that is why we are proud as a Parliament of Uganda. And when you see the demonstrations that are in town now, are out of that, they are demonstrating because they are self seekers. These are people who don’t want us to respect our values and as Ugandans, MPs, we will stand by the decision we made,” Among said.

She added: And saying Anita Must Resign, resign and go where? Your Excellence, when you start marching that you are marching for corruption, the first fighter for corruption is your good self and we do appreciate. These MPs aren’t Accounting Officers, we don’t account, the stealing doesn’t start from Parliament. Let us not demonize Parliament.

Among said that the Legislature and the Executive no longer have any differences.

“You start marching, wasting Government resources, and one thing again why they are marching MPs, because as 11th Parliament we decided to work with the President, we no longer have any conflict between Legislature and Executive,” the Speaker noted. “Your Excellence as Parliament of Uganda, we want to assure you of our unwavering support, despite what is happening with the bum shafters or whichever, you have our unwavering support, and we shall support you as Executive.”

Credit: Parliament Watch