Corridors of Power

Jul 19, 2010

<b>Worried MPs</b><br>For the last four and a half years MPs have been having a good time in Parliament. But as the general elections draw near, most of them are spending sleepless nights as they think of ways of retaining their seats. Recently, at the end of a meeting with officials from the Direc

Worried MPs
For the last four and a half years MPs have been having a good time in Parliament. But as the general elections draw near, most of them are spending sleepless nights as they think of ways of retaining their seats. Recently, at the end of a meeting with officials from the Directorate of Public Prosecution, legal committee vice chairperson Herbert Sabila asked whether there was any other issue that had not been covered. Nakasongola MP Peter Nyombi quickly replied: “Only for them to pray for us.” To which Sabila replied: “Nyombi, Don’t waste prayers you are coming back unopposed. Let the prayers come to us who really need them.”

Mallinga’s woes
Most people, especially the young, have trouble with tongue-twisters. However, recently it was found out that even adults have problems. Health minister Stephen Mallinga tried in vain to say “Public Private Partnerships” correctly. Even after several attempts and corrections from his junior staff, the minister kept messing up the arrangement of the words. He said, “Government wants to establish private partnerships public”, to the amusement of his staff. After several attempts he gave up said that all present understood what he meant and went on with his speech.

Nyombi the octopus
We have heard of Paul the Octopus and how he correctly predicted Germany’s fate in the World Cup and the final game between Spain and The Netherlands. It seems Nakasongola MP Peter Nyombi has learnt a lesson or two from Paul. In the legal and parliamentary committee recently he told Tingey MP Herbert Sabila: “God willing that you come back to Parliament you will see that your recommendations have not been implemented.” When his turn came to speak about himself, he proudly told the members: “Next year we shall meet the DPP and ask him the same questions.” This puzzled members who asked him why he was sure he would be back and Sabila would not. Before he could answer, Mugabi Bakka said: “They created a safe seat for him so he will not come back as an independent this time.” Kudos to you Nyombi.

Hon ‘Appetite’
Recently, Workers’ MPs Teopista Ssentongo referred to a fellow legislator and shadow minister for health, Francis Epetait, as “Honourable Appetite”. It was not clear whether it was because it was lunch time or because a plate of sausages and mandazi was in front of her that she referred to him as “Appetite”.
It was Ruth Kavuma who told her the MP’s correct name.

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