Tayebwa Refuses to Set Deadline for Government Report on Missing Persons

Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa has chosen not to enforce a deadline on the government to deliver a crucial statement regarding citizens allegedly abducted and denied access to courts. Tayebwa explained that setting a timeline for the National Security Council would make him uncomfortable, leaving the legislature without a confirmed date for the report.

The discussion arose after Leader of the Opposition Joel Ssenyonyi challenged the prolonged delay. Ssenyonyi pointed out that the executive had previously promised the comprehensive statement within a fortnight, but families continue to wait indefinitely for answers.

According to Tayebwa, Cabinet instructed that the briefing must first go through the National Security Council before reaching the house. The Minister of Internal Affairs remains dependent on the council’s scheduling, complicating Parliament’s oversight efforts. Ssenyonyi expressed deep skepticism, warning that prolonged inaction threatens public trust, noting that some individuals have been missing since August 2025.

The debate intensified when legislator Ofwono Opondo raised fresh allegations involving activist Praise Aloikin, who claimed she was lured to a police station and beaten by individuals identifying as CMI operatives. While Government Chief Whip Jane Ruth Aceng appealed for patience as ministries align their positions, lawmakers remain anxious for accountability. Read the full account on Nile Post.