Speaker of Parliament Anita Among has reportedly appealed to President Yoweri Museveni to intervene in the political contest for the Lira City Woman Member of Parliament seat by blocking Gender, Labour and Social Development Minister Betty Amongi from contesting. According to political sources, the request is linked to ongoing internal disagreements within the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM), where concerns have been raised about party unity, loyalty, and the impact of senior ministers contesting against established party interests in certain constituencies. The Lira MP race is expected to be highly competitive, drawing attention from both ruling party insiders and opposition figures. Minister

Betty Amongi, who has previously served as Lira Woman MP and later joined Cabinet, has not publicly responded to the reported appeal. Her political base in Lira remains significant, and her possible return to elective politics has already sparked debate within local and national political circles. Neither State House nor the Office of the Speaker has issued an official statement confirming the request. Political analysts say the development highlights growing tensions ahead of the 2026 general elections, as party leaders seek to manage internal rivalries while maintaining cohesion within the ruling party.