Politics 12 November 2026 Daily Monitor (Uganda)

LoP Ssenyonyi Blasts 'Unbalanced' Parliament Bill and Challenges Proposers

Leader of the Opposition Joel Ssenyonyi has criticized the Administration of Parliament (Amendment) Bill, 2026, challenging its movers to apply the same electoral standards to government ministers. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/lop-ssenyonyi-faults-unbalanced-parliament-bill-dares-mover-to-subject-ministers-to-elections-5668930

The Leader of the Opposition in Parliament (LoP), Mr. Joel Ssenyonyi, has strongly criticized the proposed Administration of Parliament (Amendment) Bill, 2026, labeling it as unbalanced and unfairly targeted. Speaking out against the controversial legislative measures, Ssenyonyi vowed that the proposed changes would not deter him or his office from holding the government accountable to the people of Uganda.

Addressing the media regarding the contentious bill, the LoP challenged the architects of the legislation to demonstrate true commitment to democratic principles. He argued that if the legislative push is genuinely about enhancing democracy within the house, the same strict scrutiny and electoral standards should apply across the board, including subjecting the Leader of Government Business and Cabinet Ministers to direct parliamentary elections.

Ssenyonyi emphasized that attempts to weaken or muzzle the office of the LoP through restrictive amendments are futile. He reiterated his unwavering commitment to scrutinizing government actions, demanding transparency, and speaking up for citizens on matters of public accountability, irrespective of any legislative hurdles placed in his path.