Politics 11 April 2026 Daily Monitor (Uganda)
Parliament Speaker Election Signals Start of Museveni Succession Plan
The upcoming election for Speaker of Parliament is poised to kick off Uganda's political succession process amid President Museveni's long tenure. Current Speaker Anita Among faces strong challenges from figures like Norbert Mao, with powerful forces pushing for change. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/oped/commentary/election-of-speaker-to-shape-succession-plan-5419932
The race for Speaker of Parliament is heating up and could mark the beginning of Uganda’s transition away from President Museveni’s leadership, according to commentator Asuman Bisiika.
Bisiika recalls a 2021 incident during a victory party for Kasese NRM MPs in Kampala. A Chieftaincy of Military Intelligence official approached him, urging support for Jacob Oulanyah over incumbent Rebecca Kadaga. This revealed early efforts to recalibrate parliamentary leadership for future succession.
Five years on, similar dynamics target current Speaker Anita Among. Despite her ties to Museveni and financial backing, opposition is mounting with robust arguments and support bases. A UPDF general’s cryptic tweet hinting at an ‘elephant’ victory—symbolizing Acholi candidate Norbert Mao—underscores the seriousness of his bid.
Bisiika, initially supportive of Among, now remains neutral, urging the strongest candidate to prevail. The winner will face intense scrutiny, as Parliament is expected to anchor the transitional phase to a post-Museveni era.
This election, he argues, will directly shape the contours of Uganda’s succession plan.
Source: Daily Monitor (Uganda)