The representatives of the people in parliament need to be free to speak out
Parliamentary democracy is as critical as inclusive democracy and must therefore be treated with urgency before it goes beyond the lifeline of the intensive care unit and dies. Photographer: Luke Dray/Bloomberg via Getty Images
Parliamentary democracy is as critical as inclusive democracy and must therefore be treated with urgency before it goes beyond the lifeline of the intensive care unit and dies. For instance, the budget saga around the Appropriation Bill involved the president refusing to sign it off until his interests were taken care of.
Benjamin Franklin once noted: “Whoever would overthrow the liberty of a nation must begin by subduing the freeness of speech.” Constitutionally, the opposition is charged with a duty to question the government of the day and hold it accountable. But guess what happens in Uganda? It’s also obvious that because of the Kyagulanyi effect in the 2021 elections the electorate presented many of his National Unity Platform political novices, you could assume after two years they have gained confidence to debate, understand the rules of procedures and the Constitution.
The successful attempt to foster cross-party collaboration is reflected in the parliamentary committees and joint sports activities.
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