Hon. Richard Muhumuza Gafabusa Defends Decision to Sign Censure Motion Against Four Parliament Commissioners
By John Kusolo
Hon. Richard Muhumuza Gafabusa, representing Bwamba County in Bundibugyo District, has publicly defended his decision to support the censure motion aimed at impeaching four embattled Parliament commissioners. The motion, which has stirred significant debate, addresses the controversial Shs1.7 billion Service Award allocated to the commissioners: Former Leader of Opposition Mathias Mpuuga got Shs500 million, while Shs400 million each went to Solomon Silwany (Bukooli Central), Esther Afoyochan (Zombo Woman), and Prossy Mbabazi (Rubanda Woman).
Speaking to journalists, Hon. Gafabusa emphasized the importance of transparency and accountability within Parliament. He argued that the ongoing debate about the substantial service award is essential for uncovering potential misconduct. "There is smoke at Parliament," he stated, "and a debate on the Shs1.7 billion Service Award will help point out where the fire is."
Gafabusa expressed surprise at the difficulty the censure team is experiencing in gathering signatures for the motion, given the large number of MPs. "With over 500 MPs in Parliament, the fact that we are struggling to raise enough signatures is baffling. Those MPs who have not signed are betraying their voters," he asserted.
The motion, initiated by MPs Sekikubo, Simon Opolot, Dr. Patrick Isingoma, and Enock Nyongole, seeks to officially introduce the censure motion against the four commissioners. This group has pledged to submit a formal notice to the Speaker of Parliament to commence the impeachment process.
MP Ssekikubo has been particularly vocal, alleging that the leadership of Parliament has resorted to forging minutes and the Hansard in an effort to legitimize the contentious service award. "We are totally ashamed as Parliament to see that some officials have started forging documents to defend their illegal allocation," Ssekikubo declared. He referenced a suspicious document that inaccurately indicated that each commissioner was allocated Shs400 million, which, when multiplied by three, totaled Shs1.2 billion. "We are going to expose them; we have the evidence," he assured.
Hon. Gafabusa's stance highlights a growing concern among some MPs about the integrity and transparency of parliamentary processes. His call for an open debate aims to shed light on the alleged irregularities and ensure that all officials are held accountable for their actions.
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