Mao warns Kagada over presidential age limit bill
DP President Norbert Mao addressing journalists in Kampala on December 12, 2017. PHOTO BY SHABIBAH NAKIRIGYA
Democratic Party (DP) president Norbert Mao has urged the Speaker of Parliament, Rebecca Kadaga to be fair and throw out the presidential age limit bill whose report by the Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Committee is expected to be tabled in Parliament later in the day.
While launching the ‘Red week’ at the party headquarters in Kampala today, Mr Mao asked Ms Kadaga to insist on comprehensive constitutional reforms to be discussed in an inclusive manner.
"We say to Speaker Kadaga today, ‘you have a chance to redeem your tattered image. Do not be soft like a sausage,” he said.
The launch of ‘Red week’ coincides with the return of MPs from recess to consider the report of the Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Committee on age limit bill.
"Let us all wear red. This is our simple but powerful way of saying ‘NO’ to the treacherous and treasonable plot by parliament to usurp the sovereignty of the people," Mr Mao said.
He further noted that as the age limit campaign continues, government should see an opportunity to take the lead and respond creatively.
“Let us remain steadfast and united. Our togetherness is our greatest power. Whatever happens in parliament, we can all say we are seeing the beginning of the end of Mr Museveni’s regime," he added.
