‘Court Ruling Exposes MPs Who Signed Motion As Useful Idiots’, Ex-MP Kasibante

A recent high court ruling left a group of MPs who signed a censure motion against the former Leader of Opposition Mathias Mpuuga and three commissioners red-faced after it emerged that they had approved the very service awards they were contesting.

On August 12^th, 2024, the Court in Kampala declared a Shs1.7bn service award lawful, killing the highly hyped censure motion, which had been a daily item in Parliament for the last three months since early May 2024.

 

See: https://filefactsug.com/court-declares-service-award-to-mpuuga-3-commissioners-lawful/

 

According to former Rubaga North MP Moses Kasibante, the court’s decision exposed 189 MPs who were reported to have signed the motion as ‘useful idiots’ who do not even read the documents they approve, raising serious questions about their ability to represent the people and perform their duties effectively.”

“Court declared 189 MPs that they are useful idiots because it is them who approved the service award after being duly processed,” Kasibante said, “the service award was considered by the Committee on Legal and Parliament Affairs, the Committee on budget and there is no minority report contesting it despite both committees having members of the opposition. And even when it came to the floor of parliament, it sailed through without resistance.”

Kasibante who was appearing on a famous online show, blamed MPs for being duped by individuals like Lwemiyaga’s Theodore Ssekikubo (NRM) who sought to settle personal scores using MPs’ gullibility. He wonders why MPs fail to explain to their voters what they pass in parliament.

“Ssekikubo has his deeper problems and I can tell you that I do not blame him, but I blame these MPs who accepted to be duped by a person who sought to use their gullibility to settle his problems which really exposed these MPs as low-level quality,” Kasibante said, amid appreciating Nsereko for always being candid while choosing the battles to and not to participate in.

Despite loathing from the motion movers and populist politicians who enjoy playing to the gallery, some courageous MPs, like Busiro East’s Medard Sseggona (NUP), refused to sign it and enlightened the public about the lawful approval of the service award.

Sseggona called out his colleagues for being “excited over nothing” and abusing the former Leader of the Opposition for no reason.

“I am a wise and educated man. Those who are signing [censure motion] are just excited over nothing. They are just abusing Mpuuga for no reason,” he told his constituents, “they we were in Parliament when the budget [for service awards] was tabled]. It is the same budget where [Moses] Kigongo, [Edward] Ssekandi, and [Rebecca] Kadaga were given money as former speakers.”

Having studied the gimmicks of populism politics perpetrators, Sseggona said “when you talk, they shout at you. When you keep quiet, they say you were compromised. Who amongst us sleeps hungry?”

Other notable MPs who rejected blackmail and intimidations not to sign the motion and spoke out against it include Muhammad Nsereko, Muhammad Sseggirinya (Kawempe South), Asuman Basalirwa, Abed Bwanika, and Mpindi Bumaali. They argued that the service award was debated and approved by parliament, making it lawful.

See: https://filefactsug.com/when-bedridden-ssegirinya-rejected-nup-order-to-sign-commissioners-censure-motion/

Ibrahim Ssemujju Nganda accused his counterparts who signed the motion of being “lazy” when it comes to reading documents before approval. Two MPs, Abdil Chemaswet and Solomon Chelangat who on August 20, 2024, wrote to the Speaker of Parliament to withdraw their signatures from the botched motion, vindicated Ssemujju’s claims.

“…we are part of the Members of Parliament who signed up or appended our signatures in support of the said motion that was filed with the Clerk of Parliament by Hon Theodore Ssekikubo on the 5^th August 2024,” introduction to their letter to the Speaker, reads in part.

They explained, “at the time of filing the said motion, the apparent issue then was that the service award which at the time we believed had been smuggled or passed without parliamentary approval by the Commissioners and nothing else.”

The Leader of the Opposition, Joel Ssenyonyi, actively mobilized and led NUP MPs to sign the censure motion, terming the service award “illegal” and “corruption” without verifying the facts.

The court’s ruling has rendered all MPs who signed the motion “clueless” and “sleepy” when it comes to parliamentary business.

Below is the list of ‘useful idiot’ MPs who signed the motion

 

Central region

1. Theodore Ssekikubo (Lwemiyaga, NRM)
2. Joel Ssenyonyi Besekezi (Nakawa West, NUP)
3. Betty Nanbooze Bakireke (Mukono Municipality, NUP)
4. Muwanga Kivumbi (Butambala, NUP)
5. Goreth Namugga (Mawogola South, NUP)
6. Patrick Nsamba Oshabe (Kassanda North, NUP)
7. Luttamaguzi Ssemakula (Nakaseke South)
8. Allan Mayanja Ssebunya (Nakaseke Central, NUP)
9. Lukyamuzi David Kalwanga (Busujju, NUP)
10. Zaake Francis (Mityana Municipality, NUP)
11. Aisha Kabanda (DWR, Butambala, NUP)
12. Evans Kanyike (Bukoto East, NUP)
13. Joan Namutawe (DRW, Masaka, NUP)
14. Richard Ssebamala (Bukoto Central, DP)
15. Christine Kaaya Nakimwero (DWR, Kiboga, NUP)
16. Katabaazi Francis Katongole (Kalungu East, NUP)
17. Joseph Ssewungu (Kalungu West, NUP)
18. Helen Nakimuli (DWR, Kalangala, NUP)
19. Mukasa Julius Opondo (Bujumba, NRM)
20. David Kabanda (Kasambya, NRM)
21. Wilson Museveni (NRM)
22. Bashir Lubega Ssempa (NRM)
23. Pascal Mbabazi (Buwekula)
24. Grania Hope Nakazibwe (DWR, Mubende)
25. Mary Begumisa (DWR, Ssembabule)
26. Christine Ndiwalana (Bukomansimbi North, NUP)
27. Kayemba Solo (Bukomansimbi South, NUP)
28. Bingi Patrick Nyanzi (Butemba, NRM)
29. Christine Sendaula (Kyankwanzi District)
30. Joel Sebikaali (Ntwetwe)
31. Goefrey Lutaaya (Kakuuto, NUP)
32. Flavia Kalule Nabagabe (DWR, Kassanda)
33. Frank Kabuye (Kassanda South, NUP)
34. Suzan Mugabi (DWR, Buvuma, NUP)
35. Hilary Kiyaga (Hildaman) (Mawokota North, NUP)
36. Teddy Nambooze (DWR, Mpigi, NUP)
37. Yusuf Nsibambi (Mawokota South, FDC)
38. Stephen Sselubula (Lugazi Municipality, NUP)
39. Jimmy Lwanga (Njeru Municipality, NUP)
40. Paul Nsubuga (Busiro North, NUP)
41. Ethel Naluyima (DWR, Wakiso, NUP)
42. David Sserukenya (Makindye Ssabagabo, NUP)
43. Wakaima Musoke (Nansana Municipality, NUP)
44. Charles Matovu (Busiro South, NUP)
45. Hassan Kirumira (Katikamu South, NUP)
46. Dennis Ssekabira (Katikamu North, NUP)
47. Mukasa Aloysius (Lubaga South, NUP)
48. Nkunyingi Muwada (Kyadondo East, NUP)
49. Shamim Malende (DWR, Kampala, NUP)
50. Derivk Nyeko, (Makindye East, NUP)
51. Abubaker Kawalya (Rubaga North, NUP)
52. Ronald Balimwezo Nsubuga (Nakawa East, NUP)
53. Abdallah Kiwanuka (Mukono North, NUP)
54. Hanifa Nabukeera (DWR, Mukono, NUP)
55. Fred Ssimbwa Kaggwa (Nakifuma, NUP)
56. Nyongore Enock (Nakaseke North)
57. Godfrey Ssaazi (Gomba East, NUP)
58. Noah Mutebi Wanzala (Nakasongola, NRM)
59. Victorious Zawedde (DWR, Nakasongola, NRM)
60. Charles Tebandeke (Baale, NUP)
61. Patrick Nsanja (Ntenjeru South, NUP)

Rwenzori Sub-Region

62. Kambale Ferigo (Kasese Municipality)
63. Muhindo Herold (Bukonzo East)
64. Sowedi Kitanywa (Busongora South)
65. Stephen Kasaija Kaggwa (Burahya)
66. Richard Gafabusa Muhumuza (Bwamba)
67. Acrobat Kiiza (Bugendera)

Acholi region

68. Christopher Komakech (Aruu)
69. Aol Betty Acan (DWR, Gulu, FDC)
70. Gilbert Oulanya (Kilak South, FDC)
71. Margaret Lamwaka (Chwa East)
72. Dennis Lit Oneka (Kitgum Municipality)
73. David Lagen (Agago)
74. Christine Lamwaka (DWR, Omoro district)

Teso sub-region

75. Isamat Abraham (Kapir)
76. Stella Apolot Isodo (Ngora)
77. Simon Peter Opolot Okwalinga (Kanyum)
78. Jonathan Ebwalu (Soroti City)
79. Julius Tom Ekudo (Gweri, Soroti)
80. Joan Alobo (Soroti City)
81. Julius Peter Emugu (Ochero)

Bugisu sub-region

82. Gerald Nangoli (Elgon North)
83. Isaac Katenya (Bulambuli)
84. Karim Masaba (Mbale Industrial Division)
85. Richard Wanda (Bungokho Central)
86. Robert Wandwasi (Bungokho North)
87. Connie Galiwango (Mbale City)
88. Wambede Seth (Mbale City North)
89. John Musila (Bubulo East)
90. Peter Christopher Werikhe (Bubulo West)
91. Godfrey Mutembu Wakholi (Butiru)
92. John Baptist Nambeshe (Manjiya, NUP)
93. Isaac Mudoi (Luttsheshe)
94. Nathan Nandala Mafabi (Budadiri West, FDC)
95. Isiah Sasaga (Budadiri East)
96. Apollo Masika (Namisindwa)

Lango sub-region

97. Sarah Aguti (Dokolo district)
98. Hoin Ogwal (Dokolo North)
99. Jolly Susan Abeja (Otuke District)
100. Paul Omara (Otuke)
101. Betty Engola (Apac)
102. Nelson Okelo (Maruzi North)
103. James Olobo (Kioga North)
104. Agness Atim Apea (Amolator)
105. Peter Ocen (Kole South)
106. Judith Alyek (DWR, Kole)
107. Eunice Apio (Oyam South)
108. Jonathan Odur (Erute South)
109. Vincent Shedrick Obong (Lira City)
110. Kenny Auma (Kwania)

Bukedi sub-region

111. Dennis Nyangweso (Samia Bugwe Central)
112. Sam Otukol (Paliisa)
113. Sarah Opendi (Tororo)
114. Emmanuel Otiam Otaala (West Budama South)
115. Robert Kasolo (IKI-IKI, Bududa)
116. Jennifer K. Namuyangu (Kibuku)

West Nile region

117. Isaac Otimglw (Padyere)
118. Isaac Joakino Etuka (Upper Madi, Arua)
119. Lillian Paparu Obiale (DWR, Arua)
120. Yovan Adriko (Vurra)
121. Atima Kackson (Arua Central)
122. Yorke Alliioni Odrias (Aringa South)
123. Godfrey Onzima (Aringa North)
124. Avako Meisa Maima Gule (DWR, Aringa)
125. Denis Oguzu Lee (Maracha)
126. Jennifer Driwalu (DWR, Maracha)
127. Maneno Zumura (DWR, Obongi)
128. George D. Bhoka (Obongi)
129. Rose Obigah (Terego)
130. Sharifah Taban (Koboko)

Karamoja sub-region

131. Norman J. Ochero (Labwor)
132. Lolem Micah A (UPE)
133. Stella Atyang (DWR, Moroto)
134. Christine Nakwang Tubo (Kabong)
135. Peter Kheen Lochap (Bokora East)

Ankole/Kigezi region

136. Paul Kwizera (Kisoro Municipality)
137. Herbert Tayebwa (Kashongi)
138. Benjamin Kamukama (Ruhama East)
139. Micheal Timuzigu (Kajara)
140. Yonah Musinguzi (Ntungamo Municipality)
141. Naboth Namanya (Rubabo)
142. Elisha Rutahigwa (Rukungiri Municipality)
143. Midius Natukunda (Rukungiri district)
144. Basil Bateringaya (Kashali Municipality)
145. Nicholas Kamara (Kabale Municipality)
146. Roland Ndyomugyenyi (Rukiga)
147. Reuben Arinaitwe (Isingiro West)
148. Petience Nkunda (Kanungu)
149. Ephraim Biraaro (Buhweju West)
150. Micheal Mawanda (Igara East)

Sebei sub-region

151. Evelyn Chemutai (Bukwo West)
152. Filemon Chelangat (T’oo)
153. Padil Twaila (Tingey)
154. Phylis Chemutai (Kapchorwa)
155. Abdil Chemaswet (SOI)

Busoga Sub-region

156. Martin Muzaale (Buzaaya)
157. John Teira (Bugabula)
158. Persis Namuganza (Bukono)
159. Timothy Batuwa (Jinja Southern Division)
160. Manjeeri Kyebakutika (Jinja City, NUP)
161. David Aga Isabirye (Jinja North)
162. Agnes Taaka (Bugiri District)
163. Margaret Makhoha (Namayingo)
164. Mary A. Nakato (Buyende)
165. Ibrahim Muluuli Kyoto (Budiope West)
166. Stephen B. Kisa (Luuka South)

Bunyoro region

167. Joab Busingye (Masindi Municipality)
168. Kenneth Kiiza Nyendwoba (Bujenje)
169. Florence Assimwe (DWR, Masindi)
170. Helen Kahunde (Kiryandongo)
171. Idingoma Mwesigwa (Hoima East)
172. Asinasi Nakato (DWR, Hoima)
173. Pius Wakabi (Bugahya)
174. Josephat Tumwesigye (Bugangaizi South)
175. Ronald B. Akugizibwe (Buruli)
176. Stephen Aseera (Buhaguzi East)

Youth MPs

177. Edson Rugumayo (Western)
178. Odoi Ongwen Mutusa (Eastern)
179. Agnes Kirabo (Female)

Workers

180. Abdul Byakatonda