Teso cultural leader visits Gen Saleh over Among fate
Teso cultural leaders met with General Salim Saleh to advocate for the release or medical treatment of former Speaker of Parliament Anita Among. Among has been under house arrest since May amid corruption and money laundering investigations.
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The situation involving a high-ranking political figure and allegations of corruption highlights ongoing tensions within the Ugandan political landscape.
News: Teso cultural leader visits Gen Saleh over Among fate
Teso cultural leader visits Gen Saleh over Among fate
During the meeting, the leaders sought Saleh’s intervention regarding the situation facing former Speaker of Parliament Anita Among, according to a statement from OWC.
Former Speaker of Parliament Anita Among has been under house arrest since May this year. (File photo)
The Iteso Cultural Union leader, Emorimor Paul Sande Emolot, has today (July 20) led a delegation to visit the chief coordinator of Operation Wealth Creation (OWC) and senior presidential advisor on security matters, Gen. Caleb Akandwanaho alias Salim Saleh.
During the meeting, the leaders sought Saleh's intervention regarding the situation facing former Speaker of Parliament Anita Among, according to a statement from OWC.
The meeting was attended by Iteso cultural leaders, clan elders, Members of Parliament (MPs) and regional stakeholders at Saleh's residence in Kapeeka, Nakaseke District.
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