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FDC raises concerns over proposed Bill on LoP election

The proposed amendments to the law on the selection of a Leader of Opposition (LoP) continue to draw criticism from opposition stakeholders, especially opposition political parties. The latest is the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) which voiced strong opposition to the Administration of Parliament (Amendment) Bill, 2024, presented by Mityana County South MP, Richard Lumu. The bill seeks to among other things; reform the election of the Leader of LoP, allowing Members of Parliament to elect their leader rather than having them appointed by the largest opposition party. However, addressing a weekly news conference at their Najjanankumbi offices on Monday, the FDC Deputy Publicity Secretary, Walid Mulindwa argued that this move undermines opposition autonomy and could allow the ruling party […] The post FDC raises concerns over proposed Bill on LoP election first appeared on 93.3 KFM.

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