I’m persecuted because of my ability to speak the truth- Among on West Sanctions.

Kampala: The speaker of Parliament, Anita Annet Among, has said that those who stand for the truth are criticized, misunderstood, and sanctioned, adding that she will continue to stand for the truth for the good of humanity.

She made the remarks on Monday June 3, 2024 while addressing a crowd gathered at the Anglican martyrs’ site in Namugongo during the Martyrs’ Day Celebrations.

Among explained that the theme of the day resonates with what is happening in Uganda, where traditional Christian beliefs, norms, and family values are under threat.

“Those who stand for the truth are threatened, criticized, opposed, misunderstood, and sanctioned. They are even accused or rejected, but I want to tell Ugandans that we will stand for the truth,” said Among.

The United States last week issued sanctions against Among and five other Ugandan public officials and the former Deputy Chief of Defence Forces in a crackdown on corruption and human rights violations.

This came just a month after the United Kingdom announced similar sanctions against the leader of the National Assembly and two ex-ministers.

Among has repeatedly denied the corruption allegations, saying they are a smokescreen by the West, and the reason she has been targeted and placed under sanctions is due to her role in presiding over Uganda’s controversial anti-homosexuality Act, which prescribes a death sentence for aggravated homosexuality.