Emorimor Leads Teso Delegation to Meet Gen. Salim Saleh Over Anita Among’s Situation.

By Peterson Hiirya.

The Paramount Chief of Teso, His Royal Highness Papa Emorimor III Paul Sande Etomeileng Emolot, has led a high-level delegation of cultural leaders, Members of Parliament, and elders to meet Gen. Caleb Akandwanaho, popularly known as Gen. Salim Saleh, seeking his intervention in matters concerning former Speaker of Parliament Anita Annet Among.

The delegation, which travelled to Gen. Saleh’s residence in Kapeeka, included senior leaders of the Iteso Cultural Union (ICU), respected clan elders, key stakeholders from the Teso Sub-region, and five Members of Parliament led by the Vice Chairperson of the Teso Parliamentary Group (TPG), Emmanuel Omoding.

Other legislators in attendance were Amuria District Woman MP Margret Etilu, Amuria County MP Samuel Edyau, Kibale County MP Constantine Okwii, and Bukedea County MP David Okweere Beecham.

The meeting centred on the challenges currently facing Anita Among and the need for dialogue and reconciliation as investigations involving the former speaker continue.

Addressing Gen. Saleh, Papa Emorimor appealed for his support in facilitating a peaceful resolution of the issues surrounding Among.

The delegation requested the reopening of her frozen bank accounts to enable her to meet personal and family obligations.

They also asked that Among be allowed to continue attending parliamentary sittings and visit her Bukedea constituency to fulfil her constitutional duties as an elected representative while investigations proceed.

The Paramount Chief emphasized the importance of dialogue, reconciliation, and national unity, urging that the matter be handled through engagement rather than confrontation.

Responding to the delegation, Gen. Saleh assured them that the concerns raised were already receiving attention at the highest levels of government.

He urged the people of Teso to remain calm and patient, saying the matter had not been overlooked.
“The issues surrounding your daughter are not criminal as many people have portrayed.

Some of them are personal while others are institutional. This matter is not about Anita alone; it is about the 11th Parliament, where all members bear collective responsibility,” Saleh said.

He further cautioned against turning the matter into a regional or tribal issue.
“Please keep calm. Allow the process to continue. We shall discuss this matter with President Yoweri Museveni and other key leaders involved.

There is no need to make this a tribal issue because it is essentially a political matter,” he added.

Gen. Saleh acknowledged that Anita Among may have made mistakes during her tenure as Speaker but argued that some of the challenges arose from the difficult circumstances under which she assumed office.

He said the issues should be viewed within the broader context of institutional decision-making rather than being attributed to one individual.

He also disclosed that he has maintained regular communication with Among throughout the period and has continued offering her guidance.

“I have received a letter from Anita, and I have been advising her to remain calm.

Whenever she calls me, I receive her calls. She is not the first leader to face such challenges and certainly will not be the last,” Saleh told the delegation.

Reflecting on his own political career, Gen. Saleh recalled facing corruption allegations while serving as a UPDF representative in Parliament, which led to his resignation. He said public leadership often attracts intense scrutiny and pressure.

“It is very difficult to serve in Parliament and come out without facing allegations.

Many of us have gone through similar experiences. What is important is remaining focused on serving the country and achieving national goals,” he noted.

He maintained that the issues surrounding the former speaker should not be viewed purely as corruption-related but rather as matters of institutional leadership and adherence to established presidential guidance.

He also remarked that Among had not fully understood what he described as “Musevenomics,” which he suggested contributed to some of the challenges she encountered while serving as Speaker.

Concluding the meeting, Gen. Saleh urged the people of Teso and supporters of Anita Among to remain patient and prayerful as the government continues addressing the matter.

He expressed confidence that the issues would ultimately be resolved through dialogue and consultations at the highest levels of leadership.

The engagement underscored the continued role of the Iteso Cultural Union in promoting peace, unity, and the welfare of its people while advocating constructive engagement with national leaders on issues affecting the Teso Sub-region.