The Forum for Democratic Change Chief Whip, who also doubles as Mawokota South MP Yusuf Nsibambi, has led his party in adding his signature to the ongoing censure motion intended to recall the four commissioners from their office over the allocation of Shs1.7 billion in service awards and an extra Shs23 million in monthly salary.
While addressing journalists after signing the motion, Nsibambi defended his move, saying it was intended to give the accused an opportunity to account to Uganda for how they have been conducting business in Parliament.
“I have appended my signature, specifically not condemning the people involved but calling upon them to come and explain to the public. We are accountable to the people. This matter has raised eyebrows and a lot of anxiety, and people want information on exactly what happened and the basis of these awards. So I believe the people involved will get an opportunity to come and explain to the public exactly what is going on,” Nsibambi said.
Nsibambi further said he does not have any personal vendetta against any of the accused commissioners.
“I have no personal vendetta against these individuals; I do respect them a lot because they are representatives of the people, but I think the public has a right to know exactly how we conduct business in Parliament.
“Commissioners are our leaders, but they must be accountable to us and the people they lead if they aren’t satisfied with the way matters are being conducted,” Nsibambi added.
Theodore Ssekikubo, the MP of Lwemiyaga County, who is leading the petition, welcomed the development and thanked Nsibambi for joining their cause against corruption.
“Thank you on behalf of the people of Mawokota County for doing this noble duty. We aren’t after anybody, but as Parliament, we should be leading by example in the fight against corruption.”
Several Members of Parliament, including Agnes Taaka and Gilbert Olanya, have joined the censure motion, saying that it is the way to go because they do not condone corruption and that government resources must be used for the benefit of taxpayers.
