Nebanda’s ghost fighting a losing battle

With respect. For the record, this week’s column is not in any way intended to ridicule Cerinah Nebanda’s ghost, not even the feelings of the people of Butaleja District whose “lovely flower” was nipped in the bud. It’s about a daring ghost fighting alongside the outspoken MPs in trying to salvage the glory of an institution, full of chameleons.

It’s your duty to, as people’s representatives, uphold the doctrine of separation of powers as enshrined in our Constitution. If you choose to hoodwink Ugandans as you have always done, Nebanda’s ghost will never leave you alone. I am aware of the politics in this matter but it will be unfortunate if the Speaker recalls the House only for members to engage in tittle-tattle.

If the lawmakers behind the recall petition raise the required 125 signatures needed to recall the House, the special sitting should provide an opportunity for members to review their performance on matters of public interest.

If the NRM Caucus is the reason why Parliament has lost its teeth, then, those behind the petition should know that restoring Parliament in its real sense will take many attempts and a surprising solution similar to a group of concerned mice who proposed a bell to quell the threat of a marauding cat. The plan was applauded by the “council”, until one of them asked who will bell the cat.

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Frowns: Jacob Oulanyah
The Deputy Speaker, Mr Speaker Jacob Oulanyah, takes the frowns this week. Sources who attended a closed-door meeting at President Museveni’s upcountry home in Rwakitura quoted Mr Oulanyah swearing that he will look for any excuse in the world not to chair the special siting of the House. What if the members raise the required signatures and something happens to Ms Kadaga, God forbid, who would chair such a session? Mr Oulanyah also disowned the Speaker‘s decision on the involvement of Dr Sylvester Onzivua. Although Mr Oulanyah was given a letter hiring the pathologist, he denied this in the press. Frowns for you Bwana Oulanyah.

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Flowers: President Museveni
In his end of year message to the nation on Sunday, the President said there was need to revisit the earlier strategy of Abstinence, Being faithful and Condom use (ABC) if the current trend of HIV/Aids is to be reversed. For leading the campaign to combat HIV/Aids, the President takes the flowers. The President said Ugandans should return to morality and sexual discipline if HIV/Aids is to be fought effectively, adding that HIV/Aids is a moral problem that should be treated as such. Flowers for you Bwana President.

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