Since his swearing in, the speaker of the 11th parliament, Hon. Jacob Oulanyah presided over the parliament on very few seatings and went off scene.
The deputy speaker, Hon. Anita Amongi has since then been presiding over the parliament, which left many Ugandans wondering the whereabouts of the man himself. Many fast thinkers began pronouncing the man dead!
The speculations have been so loud, where some media tabloids published news saying Hon. Oulanyah is critically ill of Covid-19, and that the government is planning on airlifting him abroad for better treatment.
Parliament has of today come to clear the air and said the speaker is fully alive and not sick as the rumors claim. "We want to clear rumors going around pronouncing that the speaker of parliament is sick. Hon. Oulanyah is very alive, just taking a break off duties.
We all know the speaker has been actively engaged in activities since the election time. During this lockdown, he decided to spend time with his family. The duties of the speaker can be handled by the deputy, which she's doing well.
The deputy doesn't have to wait for the absence of the speaker to perform." Said parliament representative.
