Tayebwa moves to restore ‘sanity’ in Parliament

By Busein Samilu & Lydia Felly Akullu A day after suspending five Opposition lawmakers, Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa yesterday issued new guidelines, which, he said, are aimed at restoring sanity in Parliament. Mr Tayebwa, in a lengthy communication during plenary, said majority of the legislators have chosen to break some rules of procedure in the August House. “If you want to challenge my ruling, the rules give you leeway. It is no that I am the Alpha and Omega……I have a duty to protect the dignity of this House and I will ensure that is done but I request you, honourable col- leagues, that we accommodate each other,” he said. Mr Tayebwa started with the issue of the dress code, […]