Budadiri West legislator Nathan Nandala Mafabi has called for the arrest of all MPs on the Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Committee for their role in approving a Shs1.7 billion
Budadiri West Member of Parliament Nathan Nandala Mafabi did not mince words as he demanded the arrest of members of the Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Committee. Mafabi’s outburst follows his signing of a censure motion against the four Parliamentary Commissioners who received the controversial Shs1.7 billion service award.
“The only notable achievement of these commissioners has been filling Parliament with their relatives in lucrative positions,” Mafabi declared.
“In my 23 years in Parliament, I have never seen any commissioner receive a service award.
Their approval of the hefty service award has sparked outrage among most of members of Parliament
“Tell me, what did they do for all of you to see that they have done it, apart from overpopulating Parliament with their relatives as workers and friends? This is unacceptable,” Mafabi reiterated.
The revelations have caused a significant rift within the National Unity Platform (NUP), the party to which one of the commissioners, Mathias Mpuuga, subscribes.
The NUP disowned the money, labeling it as corruption and a moral failure.So far, 146 MPs have signed the censure petition against the four commissioners, with 31 more signatures needed to move the process forward.
The push for accountability has intensified amid ongoing corruption investigations, reflecting the growing frustrations within Parliament.
Mafabi’s demands for the arrest of the Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Committee members underscore his commitment to fighting corruption. Known for his integrity and transparency, Mafabi’s call to action is seen as a significant move in the ongoing battle against corruption in Ugandan politics.
“I believe in a transparent government free of corruption, and that is why I am tough on my colleagues who are mismanaging government resources,” Mafabi stated.
He further revealed his intentions to contest as President of Uganda in the next presidential elections, having been elected as the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) party’s presidential flag bearer.
The situation continues to develop as Parliament grapples with the fallout from the service award scandal.
Mafabi’s bold stance has garnered support from various quarters, reflecting a broader desire for accountability and reform within Uganda’s political system.
As the debate rages on, the public and Parliament await the next steps in this unfolding drama, hoping for a resolution that will restore faith in the legislative body’s commitment to transparency and integrity.
