Among, Tayebwa accused of  bias as bill to elect LoP is tabled

A section of legislators have accused the Speaker of  Parliament Anita Among and her deputy, Thomas Tayebwa, of being biased in the selection of matters handled by Parliament.

Concerns arose following the tabling of the Administration of Parliament Amendment Bill, 2024, by Mityana South Legislator, Mr David Lumu. The Bill seeks to have the Leader of the Opposition in parliament elected by all opposition parties, as opposed to being nominated by the party with the biggest number of MPs.

Mr Lumu sought leave of the House to introduce the Bill during the regional sittings in Gulu on…