The Lwemiyaga County member of paliament Theodore Ssekikubo, has expressed bewilderment over what he describes as an inexplicable delay by Speaker Rebecca Kadaga to respond to a request for transportation to collect signatures for a motion seeking to censure four commissioners.
These commissioners are under scrutiny for their alleged involvement in a controversial Shs1.7 billion service award. Ssekikubo’s concerns come amidst claims that some MPs are evading signature collection efforts by leaving their constituencies upon learning of approaching petition teams.
He voiced his frustration over the prolonged silence from Speaker Rebecca Kadaga regarding their request for logistical support to gather signatures for a motion aimed at censuring four commissioners implicated in a contentious Shs1.7 billion service award scandal.
“It is baffling that it has taken the Speaker nine days to respond to our letter,” Ssekikubo stated, emphasizing the urgency of the matter.
He expressed concern that the delay could hinder their efforts to gather sufficient signatures from fellow MPs, crucial for advancing the motion in Parliament.
Furthermore, Ssekikubo revealed a troubling trend where some parliamentarians allegedly flee their constituencies upon learning of the petition team’s arrival to collect signatures.
This behavior, he suggested, reflects attempts to undermine the motion and shield the commissioners from accountability.
The motion to censure the four commissioners has gained traction amidst public outcry and demands for transparency regarding the Shs1.7 billion service award, which has sparked allegations of mismanagement and corruption within the affected government body.
Critics argue that the delays in parliamentary procedures and alleged evasion tactics employed by some MPs underscore broader concerns about accountability and transparency in Uganda’s governance structures.
They urge swift action from Speaker Kadaga to address logistical challenges and ensure the motion progresses without undue interference.
As the controversy unfolds, stakeholders await Speaker Kadaga’s response and monitor developments surrounding the censure motion, which could have significant implications for accountability within Uganda’s governmental bodies.
