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The Leader of Opposition in Parliament (LoP), Mr Joel Ssenyonyi, has said he will not be cowed by the proposed amendment to the Administration of Parliament Act, claiming it is aimed at removing him from office because of his tough stance against corruption and other wrongdoings by government officials and MPs.

The Administration of Parliament Amendment Bill, 2024, which was tabled on September 30 by the Mityana South MP, Mr Richard Lumu, seeks the election of the LoP by all members of the Opposition parties as opposed to being selected from and by the Opposition party with the biggest number of MPs.

However, while addressing journalists on October 2, Mr Ssenyonyi said the Lumu Bill is ill-intentioned, illogical, and being fronted by those opposed to his strong stance of keeping the government in check, by pointing out shortfalls and demanding accountability from those responsible.

“…while I am in this office, I will execute my duty to the letter. I will keep the government in check. I will not keep quiet about corruption in government, corruption in this building of Parliament, and issues of poor service delivery. I know those things are annoying people and that's why they're moving very quickly to deal with Ssenyonyi,” he said.

Mr Ssenyonyi claimed that the Bill is a ploy to weaken the Opposition.

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