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Speaker of Parliament Anita Among has stated that international sanctions imposed on her were a result of her efforts to defend Uganda’s cultural and moral values. Speaking publicly, she recalled the period when the Anti-Homosexuality Bill was being debated, noting that many feared approaching her due to the controversy surrounding her stance.
“When we were passing the anti-homosexuality bill, everybody was fearing even to move near me, because they thought they would also be attacked like I was attacked. I was sanctioned for the good of this country. I protected the values and the traditions of this country. I carried the cross for the good of this country and I am ready still to carry it,” Speaker Among said.
She added that while sanctions have had personal implications, they do not deter her commitment to what she sees as moral and biblical duties. “I do not mind about the sanctions. When I am going to Bukedea, I do not need a passport or a visa, I just go. But what matters to me is are we serving humanity? Are we doing the rightful thing as per the biblical teaching?” she emphasized.
(photo courtesy o parliament watch ug)
“When we were passing the anti-homosexuality bill, everybody was fearing even to move near me, because they thought they would also be attacked like I was attacked. I was sanctioned for the good of this country. I protected the values and the traditions of this country. I carried the cross for the good of this country and I am ready still to carry it,” Speaker Among said.
She added that while sanctions have had personal implications, they do not deter her commitment to what she sees as moral and biblical duties. “I do not mind about the sanctions. When I am going to Bukedea, I do not need a passport or a visa, I just go. But what matters to me is are we serving humanity? Are we doing the rightful thing as per the biblical teaching?” she emphasized.
(photo courtesy o parliament watch ug)
