The Deputy Speaker of Parliament Anita Among has assured fellow legislators that she will remain Deputy Speaker for the next 10 years and then Speaker for another 10 years before bowing out.
Among’s statement follow reports on social media detailing her alleged financial dealings before being elected Deputy Speaker. This was during a debate on a motion paying tribute to Uganda’s first female legislator, Florence Alice Lubega who died on 28th October at the age of 103.
Florence Alice Lubega served in the Legislative Council between 1958 and 1961, and in 1962, she returned as Ssingo North West MP, becoming the first female Ugandan MP.
According to Uganda Radio Network (URN), the Deputy Speaker said that the deceased set the pace for female leaders today and that she is the reason why people like her are in parliament and confident to serve as Deputy Speaker for 10 years and another 10 years as Speaker.
She encouraged women never to be intimidated or blackmailed.
Meanwhile, in the motion before the House, Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja said the late Lubega served Uganda with dedication, patriotism, and was instrumental in highlighting the gender inequality.
She added that the late legislator was a role model and an inspiration to the girl child and an advocate for women emancipation.
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