List Of Opposition MPs In Uganda
In Uganda, the Leader of the Opposition (LOP) is the leader of the largest political party in the Parliament of Uganda that is not in government. The Leader of the Opposition appoints and heads an alternative Shadow Cabinet whose duty is to challenge and influence government legislation on the floor of Parliament The current Leader of Opposition is Mathias Mpuuga of the National Unity Platform.
The Opposition in Uganda is made up of members from Forum for Democratic Change, Democratic Party, Uganda People’s Congress, Congress Party and JEEMA.
MP Mathias Mpuuga, who is also the Leader of Opposition in the 11th Parliament has released a list of shadow cabinet ministers that he will work with for the next 5 years.
In his appointments, appointed legislators from his party, the National Unity Platform (NUP), Forum for Democratic Change (FDC), PPP, and independents.
The Leader of Opposition, in his mandate, appoints and heads an alternative Shadow Cabinet whose duty is to challenge and influence government legislation on the floor of Parliament.
Mpuuga, while announcing his team said;
By virtue of powers conferred upon me under Article 82A(c) of the Constitution and Rule 14 (2) of the Rules of Procedure of Parliament, I have appointed and designated the following Honourable Members of Parliament to the Shadow Cabinet.”
Here’s the full list;
List Of Opposition MPs In Uganda
Who is the Speaker of the 11 Parliament of Uganda?
List of speakers of the Parliament of Uganda
| Legislature | Name | Period |
|---|---|---|
| 11th Parliament (Parliament of Uganda) 2021-2026 | Jacob L’Okori Oulanyah | 24 May 2021- 20 March 2022 |
| 11th Parliament (Parliament of Uganda) 2021-2026 | Anita Annet Among | 25 March 2022 – present |
Who is the current governor of Uganda?
The current governor was Emmanuel Tumusiime-Mutebile, who was first appointed to this position on 1 January 2001, and was re-appointed for a second five-year term on 1 January 2006.
Who is the leader of opposition in the Parliament of Uganda?
The Leader of the Opposition appoints and heads an alternative Shadow Cabinet whose duty is to challenge and influence government legislation on the floor of Parliament The current Leader of Opposition is Mathias Mpuuga of the National Unity Platform.