Speaker of Parliament Anita Among held a closed-door meeting with President Yoweri Museveni at State House Entebbe on Thursday, in discussions centred on the growing political contest over Parliament’s top leadership.
The meeting took place at a time of heightened political activity within the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM), where internal positions on the next speakership have become increasingly contested.
While no official communiqué was issued immediately after the meeting, sources indicate the talks were linked to ongoing consultations ahead of the next parliamentary term.
Among has recently faced renewed scrutiny within political circles, with debate emerging over her leadership style and public image.
The discussions around her candidature have also been shaped by shifting endorsements within sections of the ruling establishment.
Earlier, President Museveni had publicly backed Among and Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa for continuity in Parliament leadership.
However, that position has since been tested following internal party disagreements and calls for broader consultation within the NRM parliamentary caucus.
The matter was further complicated after the Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU), led by Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, withdrew its earlier support for Among and Tayebwa.
The group cited public concerns and growing criticism around leadership choices within Parliament, adding another layer of uncertainty to the succession debate.
Despite the political pressure, Among has maintained her alignment with the ruling party and continues to present herself as committed to the NRM agenda in Parliament.
She has in previous engagements defended her record, saying her leadership has supported government business and party mobilisation in the House.
President Museveni has in past remarks praised Among’s role in ensuring stability between Parliament and the executive, a factor that continues to influence her standing within the ruling party’s leadership structures.
Thursday’s meeting is understood to have provided a platform for both leaders to review the current political environment ahead of key internal party decisions.
The outcome of those consultations is expected to shape the direction of the speakership race as Parliament prepares for the next session.
The developments point to a broader contest within the NRM as it balances loyalty, internal consensus and public perception in deciding who leads the next Parliament.