Political strategist and analyst Egesa Ronald has resurfaced an open letter he wrote in April 2024 addressed to Speaker of Parliament Anita Among, warning her about the risks of rising political influence and long-term consequences of power.
The letter, now widely shared again amid renewed scrutiny of the Speaker, comes at a time when she is facing a fresh wealth declaration petition before the Inspector General of Government, growing political pressure around her position, and ongoing international sanctions linked to corruption allegations she has previously dismissed.
In the 2024 message, Egesa combined praise for her political rise with strong warnings about accountability, constitutional responsibility, and what he described as the fragile nature of political dominance.
“You have risen against all odds”
In the opening of the letter, Egesa acknowledged what he termed an extraordinary political ascent.
He wrote:
“Madam Speaker, at dawn of Saturday 6th April 2024, I felt strongly that I should write to you because you have risen against all odds through the sheer power of will, shrewdness and luck to become the fourth most powerful person in Uganda after the trio of Generals Museveni, Saleh and Kainerugaba.”
He further added:
“While the trio are blood relatives, and their power was or is inevitable, yours did not come on a silver platter. I commend you for attaining this feat. It is no mean feat!”
However, the tone quickly shifted into caution, with Egesa warning that political power comes with heavy responsibility and exposure.
“To those whom much is given, much will be required”
A central theme of the letter focused on accountability and constitutional responsibility.
Egesa wrote:
“To those whom much is given, much will be required (demanded). This is also found in the text of the Holy Bible in Luke 12:48.”
He added:
“In the world of computing where I have spent the greater part of my adulthood, we paraphrased this as; with much power comes great responsibility.”
He also stressed the relationship between citizens and public office holders, stating:
“I am sure that I am the least qualified person to remind a whole Speaker of the hallowed house of the people’s representatives a.k.a the Parliament of Uganda that you’re paid by the tax-paying Ugandan citizens to the tune of 100%.”
“Who is boss?”
The strategist also directly questioned authority structures and political loyalty, arguing that public officials ultimately answer to citizens.
He wrote:
“You ought to have knelt before the citizens of Uganda, not because you erred in kneeling before the President, but because it is right and fitting that you humble yourself before your masters.”
He further added:
“He who pays the piper calls the tune.”
Constitutional warning and political direction
Egesa referenced constitutional principles, warning against what he saw as a departure from public accountability.
He stated:
“By purporting to respect the President while showing disrespect to the people, you are heading in a wrong direction that is against the Constitution.”
He added:
“It does not matter how far you have moved in a wrong direction, you can always stop, retrace your steps and move in the right direction.”
Political exclusion and civic rights
The letter also addressed broader governance debates, including taxation, rights, and civic participation.
Egesa wrote:
“It means that they are still legitimate citizens of Uganda who can fully exercise their civic duties and inalienable rights to hold you to account.”
He further added:
“At this time of gross self aggrandisement by your good self and your acolytes in Parliament of Uganda.”
Foreign funding and institutional accountability
In another section, Egesa turned to international cooperation and governance oversight, warning about transparency gaps in state institutions.
He wrote:
“I want to lead the group of patriots that are going to write to all foreigners… to take note of your arrogance in matters of accountability to the citizenry.”
He further argued:
“We must not only condemn foreign funding, but must stop it by all means possible if that is what it will take for us to manage our revenue with frugality.”
Political survival and historical parallels
The letter also drew comparisons with past political figures, warning that political dominance can be temporary.
Egesa wrote:
“While you have become the fourth most powerful person in Uganda, there once was Amama Mbabazi, who was the third most powerful… but as he soon found out, the third position was given to him as a poisoned chalice.”
He added:
“Things fall apart. Better to trim your pride than to let time and circumstance cut you down to size. They are CRUEL.”
Offer of advice and final warning
Egesa concluded the letter with an offer to advise the Speaker, framing it as a civic duty rather than political opposition.
He wrote:
“I publicly extend my offer to advise you on pro bono terms on how to respectfully acknowledge your mistakes before the citizens and get a second chance to do the right thing.”
He added:
“When you fall, they will only say sorry and move on to praise the powerful of the time.”