NRM's Mutono sworn in as Butebo county MP

By John Odyek

Dr. Patrick Ludoi Mutono has been sworn in as the Butebo county MP, Pallisa district after the seat fell vacant following the death of its occupant Dr. Stephen Mallinga in April this year.

Mutono took the oath of MP on Tuesday, escorted to parliament by hundreds of his supporters from the constituency.

Prime Minister Amama Mbabazi congratulated Mutono for winning the byelections come to Parliament. He urged him to serve all Ugandans.

“We serve Ugandans through political parties, we are courteous to all others, follow the rules and practice to observe the dignity of Parliament,” Mbabazi said.

Nandala Mafabi, leader of the opposition in Parliament told Mutono to remember he was not voted by all voters in the constituency but he should serve all of them. “Look after our people, we people in the east are marginalized,” Mafabi said.

Rebecca Kadaga speaker of Parliament who presided over Mutono’s swearing in welcomed him to the House and handed him a copy of the Constitution and the Rules of Procedure of Parliament.

Kadaga said she expected that next year many MPs would be involved in elections issues, and called on legislators to concentrate on Parliament business this year and complete their work.

She further cautioned them against missing attendance of Parliament because disciplinary action can be taken against them.

The Speaker appealed to opposition and NRM to consult each other in order to reach consensus on various issues. Her appeal to government is to show more commitment and drive in its work in Parliament.