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Among, Tayebwa accused of bias as bill to elect LoP is tabled

A section of legislators have accused the Speaker of Parliament Anita Among and her deputy, Thomas Tayebwa, of being biased in the selection of matters handled by Parliament.

Concerns arose following the tabling of the Administration of Parliament Amendment Bill, 2024, by Mityana South Legislator, Mr David Lumu. The Bill seeks to have the Leader of the Opposition in parliament elected by all opposition parties, as opposed to being nominated by the party with the biggest number of MPs.

Mr Lumu sought leave of the House to introduce the Bill during the regional sittings in Gulu on August 31, and on October 1 tabled the Bill for first reading.

This urgent consideration did not sit well with legislators who have been seeking a similar opportunity to table other amendments and matters since last year.

“I gave the notice to amend the administration of the Parliament Act, which was received on August 29, 2024. To date, I have not received feedback as to whether my rights which are guaranteed by the laws of Uganda can be adhered to by this Parliament. Another private member has been provided with whatever is needed and brought this bill, and I am wondering do we have the same privileges in this House?" Mr Denis Oguzu Lee, Maracha County wondered.