Joel Senyonyi on the floor of parliament

Joel Senyonyi submission!
Why is the Ugandan Speaker of Parliament allegedly avoiding debate on corruption?
- *Allegations of corruption*: The Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among, is accused of corruption, including allocating billions of shillings to herself through Parliamentary Commission members ¹.
- *Blocking debate*: She has blocked debate on the allegations in parliament, directing the House to proceed with receiving Ministerial Statements and Budget Estimates for the Financial Year 2024/2025 instead ¹.
- *Reasons for blocking debate*: Among has attributed her troubles partly to her role in the Anti-Homosexuality Act 2023 and has dismissed the accusations as hearsay ¹. She has also emphasized the need to address serious matters such as the 2024/25 ministerial policy statements for certain agencies ².
- *Calls for debate*: Despite her refusal, several legislators, including the Leader of the Opposition, Joel Ssenyonyi, have called for a debate on the matter. #shortsvideo #shortvideo #shortsfeed #shortsviral #nup #politics #trendingshorts #uganda #parliament
- *Public scrutiny*: The allegations have sparked public scrutiny, with activists and citizens calling for accountability and transparency. #nup #trendingshorts #politicalnews #politics #shortsviral #shortsvideo ‪@EyeUG‬