‘Parliament can do better, stronger, be more united and more respected’
“I saw the Speaker meeting some of the independents and hugging them. She can do all that, but they know what to do. Some of them are seriously mobilising for me. As I speak, I have over 150 MPs who are seriously doing kakuyege [mobilising] for me, bringing more members on board because they have all watched what has been happening in the 11th Parliament,” Namuaganza said.
Namuganza’s political journey has been marked by controversy and resilience. In 2023, the 11th Parliament, presided over by Among, voted to censure her over alleged misconduct, but President Yoweri Museveni did not sack her.
By: John Odyek, Journalists @New Vision
KAMPALA - The housing state minister, Persis Namuganza, has announced her bid for the position of Speaker of the 12th Parliament, expanding the race to three high-profile contenders.
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