Finally! Anita Among Breaks Silence On Oboth Oboth, Tayebwa Speakership

By Swift Reporter

Former Speaker of Parliament Anita Among has congratulated newly elected Speaker Jacob Oboth Oboth and Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa following their victory during the opening sitting of Uganda’s 12th Parliament.

In a message shared shortly after the election on Monday, Among praised the two leaders and expressed confidence in their ability to steer Parliament and strengthen Uganda’s legislative agenda.

“I join my colleagues in congratulating Rt Hon Jacob Oboth Oboth and Rt Hon Thomas Tayebwa on their election as Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the 12th Parliament,” Among said.

“I have no doubt that your leadership will bolster the legislative agenda and promote outcomes that serve our nation’s best interests. I sincerely wish you success in your service to our country,” she added.

The message marked Among’s first public reaction following the transition in parliamentary leadership after serving as Speaker in the previous Parliament.

The elections were conducted during the first sitting of the 12th Parliament held at the Kololo Ceremonial Grounds and presided over by Chief Justice Flavian Zeija in the presence of Yoweri Museveni.

Oboth Oboth, the West Budama Central MP, emerged victorious after securing 441 votes, defeating Paul Mwiru and Norbert Mao, who garnered 60 and 15 votes respectively.

His election was met with applause and celebrations from Members of Parliament before he was sworn in and handed the instruments of office.

In his maiden speech as Speaker, Oboth pledged to champion accountability, transparency and zero tolerance for corruption while strengthening parliamentary oversight.

“To those who may not have voted for me, I will be your Speaker too,” he told the House.

Meanwhile, Tayebwa retained the position of Deputy Speaker after polling 457 votes against Asinansi Nyakato and Sarah Aguti, who received 45 and 14 votes respectively.

During his address, Tayebwa thanked President Museveni and the Patriotic League of Uganda for supporting his candidature and pledged to continue serving Parliament with humility and fairness.

President Museveni used the occasion to warn leaders against complacency and poor service delivery, saying government officials who fail to perform would face dismissal.

The peaceful transition and Among’s conciliatory message were widely viewed by political observers as a sign of continuity and unity within Parliament as the country begins a new legislative term.

The House is expected to resume on June 4, 2026, when President Museveni will deliver the State of the Nation Address.