REACTIONS: Amama Mbabazi's first day in Parliament as a back bencher

Former Prime Minister Amama Mbabazi in yellow tie sits on the back bench. Photo by Geoffrey Sseruyange

What you need to know:

The speaker rules trying to calm the house down as the MPs shake The former PM's (Amama Mbabazi) hand

Former PM Amama Mbabazi's first day as a back bencher in parliament.

The former Prime Minister walks in confidently in a very yellow tie, takes a back seat, stands when he is referred to and smiles. Proceedings stop as both the NRM and Opposition welcome him

The speaker rules trying to calm the house down as the MPs shake The former PM's (Amama Mbabazi) hand.

Mp Ogwal asks the speaker to formally welcome the Former PM Amama as a back bencher

Deputy speaker, Jacob Oulanyah welcomes Mbabazi quoting former PM Nsibambi, He says: ‘in politics we’re always in departure lounge and can leave anytime"

Twitter reactions

Photo by Geoffrey Sseruyange

Isaac Midas Imaka @IsaacImaka · 1h

Kampala Central MP #Nsereko just offered @AmamaMbabazi his iPad and Speaker preaches to all MPs to always prepare for the departure lounge

Isaac Midas Imaka @IsaacImaka · 58m
#Anite has been the most excited MP when #Amama reported 2 the House. escorting him right into the House + attempting 2 show him where 2 sit

Mukula @Mukulaa · 56m

Hon AMAMA MBABAZI following parliamentary proceedings.....as a backbencher....#MP

Uganda Radio Network @ugandarn · 1h

In a conspiciously yellow tie (NRM party colour) @AmamaMbabazi takes seat on NRM side of parliament

Parliament Watch @pwatchug · 1h

The Former Prime Minister Amama has entered the house and the whole house goes in chaos as the opposition cheers for him .#Plenary

ChimpReports @ChimpReports · 1h

@AmamaMbabazi makes first appearance as backbencher in Parliament after being sacked as Prime Minister last week

Facebook Reactions

Ampiire Necks: That's what we call mature politics.

Abaala Barungi:  Opposition shocked.

Rachael Athieno:  Of course he has to act normal even when his not at all fine

Mugume Chris: He s elegant, i like his confidence

Ambrosio Wazabanga Barigye:  very calm and diplomatic,,i love his ways

Judith Makula: I love Hon Mbabazi for being SMART!

John Jones: That is the only option. If u can't refuse a rape,u enjoy it.

Samuel Amamba Mark: the perfect man, for the end of that man is peace. Psalm 37