Outgoing Speaker Withdraws From Uganda Parliament Race
A tweet posted on X indicates that the outgoing Speaker of Parliament has withdrawn from the race for the position in the 12th Parliament. The announcement follows a weekend raid on her homes as part of an ongoing corruption investigation.
sofiaglobe.comA tweet posted on X last night indicates that the outgoing Speaker of Parliament has withdrawn from the race for the position in the 12th Parliament. The announcement follows a weekend raid on her homes as part of an ongoing corruption investigation.
The outgoing Speaker has not made any public statement since the raid. She has not posted on X since May 13, a day after the swearing-in of the president. The media has not yet been able to hear from her.
" She expressed gratitude for the opportunity to serve as Deputy Speaker and Speaker over the past five years. The statement pledged continued cooperation with ongoing investigations by state organs into the allegations raised. The outgoing Speaker said she would remain available for future assignments by the party and the president.
She urged fellow members of parliament to support candidates endorsed by the party.
Key Facts
Story Timeline
3 events- May 18 2026
Tweet posted on X announcing withdrawal from Speakership race.
1 sourceAllAfrica - Weekend prior
Security raided homes as part of corruption investigation.
1 sourceAllAfrica - May 13 2026
Last post on X by the outgoing Speaker.
1 sourceAllAfrica
Potential Impact
- 01
The Speakership race for the 12th Parliament will proceed without the outgoing Speaker as a candidate.
- 02
Ongoing corruption investigations will continue with the outgoing Speaker's stated cooperation.
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