Media personality Mordecai Muriisa has claimed that Speaker of Parliament Anita Among is under what he describes as house arrest, amid rising political tension over her position and influence in the 12th Parliament.
According to Muriisa, the situation follows a tense State House meeting where concerns were allegedly raised over her leadership style, spending at Parliament, and political direction.
He says the discussions formed part of broader efforts within the ruling establishment to push her out of the speakership race.
He further alleges that the meeting focused on accusations of extravagance and misuse of office resources, claims that have been circulating in political discussions but have not been independently confirmed by any official government statement.
Muriisa also points to reports suggesting that former Speaker Rebecca Kadaga was drawn into the conversation to explain how she previously managed Parliament without what he describes as the current level of high spending associated with the office.
He presents this as part of a wider comparison being made within political circles about leadership conduct and institutional costs.
The media personality frames the developments as part of a broader shift in Uganda’s political environment, where power and loyalty are constantly tested.
He argues that leaders who fall out of favour often face swift political isolation, even after years of alignment with the ruling system.
Just weeks ago, Among was viewed as firmly entrenched in the parliamentary leadership structure.
However, recent political developments, including divisions over the speakership race and shifting endorsements, have increased pressure around her position.
Muriisa says the current situation reflects a familiar pattern in Ugandan politics where influence can quickly shift when internal support changes.
There has been no official confirmation from State House, Parliament, or security agencies that Anita Among is under house arrest or any form of movement restriction