Minister Namuganza Signs Motion to Censure Hon. Mpuuga.

Minister Namuganza Signs Motion to Censure Hon. Mpuuga.
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“State Minister Persis Namuganza Champions Anti-Corruption Drive, Advocates for Censure of Four Parliament Commissioners”
State Minister for Housing, Ms. Persis Namuganza, has recently added her support to the motion aiming to censure four Commissioners of Parliament, condemning those invoking the President’s name to deter MPs from signing. Namuganza stressed that legitimate communication from the President to NRM MPs comes through official channels, such as written statements or caucus invitations, not informal intimidation.
Namuganza stated, “The President typically communicates with us through official means. Using his name to intimidate MPs is unacceptable. This issue concerns corruption within Parliament, which is tarnishing our party’s reputation.”
Ms. Namuganza, who faced her own censure in January 2023 for allegedly disrespecting the Speaker and Parliament in her media comments, is now urging fellow Cabinet ministers to support the motion. Her censure had no valid grounds, she claims, unlike the current situation where clear grounds exist.
“We must unite in the fight against corruption, regardless of our positions,” she declared. “I was unfairly censured, but now we have undeniable reasons to act.”
The censure motion, introduced by Lwemiyaga County MP Theodore Ssekikubo, targets Esther Afoyochan (Zombo District Woman – NRM), Prossy Akampulira (Rubanda District Woman – NRM), Solomon Silwany (Bukooli Central – NRM), and Mathias Mpuuga (Nyendo-Mukungwe – NUP). These MPs are accused of self-allocating between Shs400 million and Shs500 million in service awards and a monthly salary of Shs23 million, in addition to their regular emoluments, without Parliament’s approval.
During Namuganza’s controversial censure, Silwany and Mpuuga were vocal in their criticism. Silwany portrayed himself as incorruptible, while Mpuuga, then Leader of the Opposition, emphasized integrity. Now, Namuganza is calling for transparency.
“I urge Honourable Ssekikubo to publish the names of MPs supporting the motion, so the public can see who stands against corruption,” she insisted. “These commissioners have acted with impunity, hiding behind President Museveni, who does not condone corruption.”
A censure, a formal vote in the House disapproving a Member’s conduct, typically involves the Member standing in the House chamber to receive a verbal rebuke from the Speaker. For Mpuuga, Silwany, Afoyochan, and Akampulira, a successful censure would mean losing their seats as Backbench Commissioners and a formal indictment for abuse of office, breach of the Leadership Code, and corruption.
Ssekikubo and his supporters need at least 177 signatures to pass the censure motion. Namuganza’s vocal support signifies a significant step in rallying MPs against corruption within Parliament.