Mp Aspirant Sureman Segawa Fumes at Allegations that Maybe Failure in Parliament, Points at Jesus After Death.

Ismael Ssegawa, popularly known as Sureman Ssegawa, Member of Parliament hopeful for Mubende Municipality, has defensively called off equations of him to Incumbent NUP Mps for their failure saying even Jesus wasn’t believed to be the son of God until his las breathe on cross.

There has been accusations and rumors that some of the journalists who have turned legislators, stay off track when they reach parliament giving an example of mostly kazibwe Bashir member of Parliament for kawempe South and honarable Joyce Bagala of Mityana District whom they accuse of neglecting NUP party principles.

During Segawa’s consultation meetings with the people of Mubende Municipality this question has been asked frequently on whether he will not be like the mentioned Members of Parliament that has come promising bread and butter for votes after voting for them no where to be seen.

In his replying Sureman said that people while judging him, should also look at the Mps that have worked for their constituents not those that have failed.

“Why are you comparing me to the failures why don’t you compare me to Mps like Joel Ssenyonyi because he has ever been a journalist working with NTV a well known national TV, Mps like Ibrahim Ssemujju Nganda, and others why Hon Bashir Lubega because he used to talk alot so like me I talk, You mean I also come from kasanda?” He said.

“You want to tell me that all the doctors, all the teachers, engineers, and professors that we have sent to parliament are the most vibrant?. Please don’t compare people’s professions when doing serious business, let’s look into people’s ability and character as a person”. Sureman added.

This comes as the House of Deals – as a local daily aptly described Uganda’s Parliament last year – is once again living up to its name.

In a not-shocking-at-all turn of events, Ugandans are in different reactions over every legislator, from across the political divide, who said walking into the Easter break with Shs100 million. Just like that!

Sourced from the Shs4 trillion supplementary budget passed last month, the funds are reportedly earmarked for mobilising constituents to support government programs.

Sources indicate that NRM MPs collected their funds from the Office of the President on Level 4, while opposition and independent MPs received theirs from Parliament’s Level 5.
The opposition, however, has raised red flags, accusing the government of using taxpayer money for political manoeuvring, and warning of potential misuse of such a large sum.

Robert Kyagulanyi, leader of the National Unity Platform (NUP), has been one of the most vocal critics, demanding full transparency on how these funds will be utilized.

“We need clear accountability and transparency in how this money is being spent. Ugandans must know where their money is going,” Kyagulanyi said last week at Parliament.

The 11th Parliament of Uganda consists of 529 legislators representing various constituencies, along with over 28 ex-officials.

The recent cash distribution has sparked a heated debate about the role of MPs in promoting government programs, with critics suggesting it could lead to political patronage and further entrench corruption within Uganda’s political landscape.

In the past, Parliament has been no stranger to dishing out large sums of money to MPs, sparking widespread criticism and raising questions about the use of public funds.

In 2017, MPs were controversially given Shs200 million each to compensate for “unforeseen expenses” during the push to amend the Constitution, allowing President Museveni to run for another term.

Similarly, in 2018, Parliament approved a hefty Shs10 billion to facilitate MPs’ “consultations” ahead of the controversial age limit vote.