MP Ssekikubo Denied Microphone At Hoima PLU Event

Lwemiyaga County MP Theodore Ssekikubo has accused the leadership of the Patriotic League Uganda (PLU) of denying him a chance to address Hoima residents on Saturday, 29th June.

This was during a PLU Thanksgiving ceremony for the appointment of the group’s leader, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, as Chief of Defence Forces.

The event at Boma grounds, Hoima, attracted a number of residents and leaders from various sections.

Like any other event with political undertones, politicians, particularly Members of Parliament, were given an opportunity to speak to the public. However, this was not the case for the former rebel MP. Ssekikubo, who is championing a motion to censure four backbench Parliamentary Commissioners, was denied the chance. The Commissioners allegedly allocated themselves shs 1.7 billion without Parliament’s authorization.

The decision to deny Ssekikubo the microphone was sanctioned by Hoima District Woman MP Harriet Busingye. Busingye is also the Vice Chairperson of the Hoima District Parliamentary Association.

“You do not just storm into an event that you were not invited to and demand for a microphone.” Harriet Busingye said.

According to MP Busingye, giving Ssekikubo an opportunity to speak would disrupt a rather peaceful event. Busingye alleged that Ssekikubo would use the opportunity to talk about his censure motion, yet the event was to thank God for General Muhoozi Kainerugaba’s appointment.

Additionally, Busingye says she made the decision to protect other MPs from getting embarrassed by Ssekikubo. She says Ssekikubo wanted to openly call out the Hoima MPs who haven’t appended signatures to his censure motion.

Ssekikubo disappointed

But according to Ssekikubo, this was an unfortunate occurrence.

“Since members [of Parliament] are in recess, we thought we would access them on the ground. This was a good event to also sensitize the people about corruption.” Theodore Ssekikubo said.

While speaking to journalists on the sidelines of the event, Ssekikubo called upon MPs to support his motion, as it’s meant to ask for accountability. Additionally, Ssekikubo questioned MPs attached to PLU on why they are shying away from his motion, yet the group advocates for accountability.