The Speaker, Anita Among has directed the Police to summon Members of Parliament underneath investigation, by means of her.
The Speaker made the directive whereas chairing the plenary sitting on Wednesday, 12h June 2024.
Among stated that she was conscious that some MPs are underneath arrest and are present process investigation.
“These investigations are a part of the evidence-gathering course of. Just as we consider in evidence-based laws, we help evidence-based prosecution,” she stated
She nonetheless, condemned the way wherein Busiki County MP, Hon. Paul Akamba was re-arrested exterior the Anti -Corruption courtroom on Friday, 14 June 2024.
“This needs to be throughout the confines of the legislation in any respect levels and occasions. I’ve directed the police to summon you (MPs) by means of me,” she emphasised.
Among knowledgeable the House that Parliament will obtain a report on the investigations, particularly on the brutal arrest of the MPs.
The Leader of the Opposition, Hon. Joel Ssenyonyi reiterated the necessity for the police and investigating our bodies to uphold the rule of legislation throughout arrests.
“We are glad that the combat towards graft is taking form. It’s been 5 days since Hon. Paul Akamba was arrested however the police and his attorneys have no idea the place he’s,” Ssenyonyi stated.
Akamba was arrested alongside Bunyole East MP, Hon. Yusuf Mutembuli and Lwengo District Woman MP, Hon. Cissy Namujju on alleged corruption fees and have since been charged in courtroom.
In one other growth, the Speaker condemned the Police for spraying teargas at MPs who had gone on an oversight go to to the Lubigi wetland space because the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) evicted unlawful occupants.
“The LoP was doing his oversight function round Hoima highway and his group was tear-gassed. It was not referred to as for,” Among added.
Among stated that regardless that Parliament has no authority to intrude within the impartial capabilities of different authorities, they need to do their work correctly.
“For somebody to arrange a spot in a wetland if you are watching and then you definitely come later to demolish, then we’ve got an issue”, she confused.
Ssenyonyi questioned why the police sprayed them with teargas but he had been requested by the locals to satisfy them.
“I went on a fact-finding mission to take heed to the individuals; I had not gone to inform them (NEMA) to cease,” he stated.
He tasked authorities to elucidate why it was making use of double requirements and selectively demolishing constructions.
“Police and gasoline stations are additionally situated the place the demolitions happened, however they have been spared,” Ssenyonyi added.
The Speaker directed the Committee on Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises (Cosase) to have meet NEMA officers and current a report back to the House.
