Speaker of Uganda’s Parliament, Anita Among has declared that the recent U.S. presidential election victory of Donald Trump will result in the lifting of sanctions imposed on her by the outgoing Joe Biden administration.
Among, who was sanctioned by the Biden administration over allegations of corruption, expressed confidence that Trump’s win signaled a shift in U.S.-Uganda relations that would be to her advantage.
“…now that Trump has won, the sanctions are gone,” said Among.
While chairing the plenary, Among dismissed doubts or criticisms surrounding her position and resilience in the face of the sanctions against her.
“When we are debating in this House, let us debate with logic, not politics. I want to assure members; no amount of intimidation can ever move me from where I am. I will remain the smiling me,” she said.
Among’s statement on lifting the sanctions stirs conversation both domestically and internationally whether the U.S system is run without clear procedures.
On May 30, 2024, Speaker Among together with former Minister of Karamoja Affairs Mary Goretti Kitutu and former State Minister for Karamoja Affairs Agnes Nandutu were sanctioned by the United States government over involvement in significant corruption or gross violations of human rights.
In a statement by Matthew Miller, US spokesperson stated that Speaker of Parliament Anita Among was designated due to involvement in significant corruption tied to her leadership of Uganda’s Parliament.
