By Aggrey Buluba
In a lively twist of political drama, Waiswa Mufumbiro, Deputy Spokesperson of the National Unity Platform (NUP), has unleashed a fiery tirade against Honorable Richard Lumu’s newly proposed bill. The bill suggests that the Leader of Opposition should be elected by members of Parliament, but Mufumbiro didn’t hold back, calling it “utterly useless” and “insane.”
Mufumbiro, a lawyer by profession, was quick to remind everyone that the rules are crystal clear: the Leader of Opposition must come from the leading opposition party and is appointed by that party, not elected by Parliament. “It’s very clear,” he emphasized, “the leader shall be chosen by the party, not by anyone else in Parliament. This proposal is absurd and goes against established norms.”
But Mufumbiro didn’t stop there. He suggested the bill is part of a larger scheme to undermine NUP and the entire opposition. “We are not surprised that this law is being pushed by someone claiming to be an opposition member,” he remarked with a hint of sarcasm, “especially since we’ve recently seen his party align with President Museveni’s NRM. This just goes to show the true intention behind this bill: to diffuse and weaken the NUP and the opposition as a whole.”
Mufumbiro also addressed claims made by Ssemujju Nganda, another opposition figure, who suggested that NUP should have consulted the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) before exposing Mpuuga, the former LOP. “Where does Ssemujju get the audacity?” Mufumbiro questioned, dismissing the idea of consulting a party “that’s on the verge of dissolving over money scandals.” He further accused Ssemujju himself of being involved in the scandal, claiming he was a “witness to the money exchange” between the FDC leadership and President Museveni.
The NUP spokesperson did not mince his words, labeling Ssemujju’s advice and criticism as “nonsensical.” He reiterated that NUP’s stance remains firm, emphasizing that the leading opposition party has the choice to work with others, but it is under no obligation, especially when no coalition agreements, like the one between the Democratic Party (DP) and NRM, have been signed.
With these strong statements, Mufumbiro has not only defended his party’s position but has also thrown down the gauntlet, setting the stage for what promises to be an explosive showdown in the corridors of power! As the debate heats up, all eyes are on Parliament to see who will blink first in this intense political chess game.
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