By Okidi Patrick —
KAMPALA, UGANDA — Detectives conducting search operations at the residential properties of the former Speaker of Parliament, Anita Annet Among, were on Sunday left in absolute shock following the alleged recovery of a massive assortment of traditional charms and herbs.
In a dramatic twist to ongoing investigations, security sources close to the operation revealed that an estimated 12 kilogrammes of assorted traditional herbs, charms, and ritual materials typically found in local shrines were unearthed during the house searches.
Social Media Storm:
The unverified reports have triggered a massive storm across various social media platforms. Shocked Ugandans quickly pointed out the sharp contrast between the alleged discovery and the former Speaker’s highly publicized, deeply religious public persona.
Among, who is a staunch Roman Catholic, has frequently made headlines for her high-profile spiritual pilgrimages to Rome, where she repeatedly met with Pope Francis at the Vatican to seek blessings.
By Sunday evening, formal security agencies and the police leadership had not yet issued an official statement to independently verify the exact inventory of the seized materials or confirm the precise legal direction of the raid.
The startling development has nevertheless reignited a fierce national debate regarding the deeply entrenched reliance on traditional witchcraft and spiritual preservation practices among top-tier African political elites.
Investigations into the former legislative leader’s affairs remain active and ongoing, with more structural details expected to emerge as forensic detectives conclude their field operations.
Many onlookers now think Norbert Mao is now the right person for the speakership job.
More to come on” Tayari News Uganda”…………………….
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