Nobert Mao the man who is determined to end the incumbent speaker Anita Among’s current parliament leadership through the May 2026 democratic speakership electoral process, has finally been given a lee way by the ruling NRM party authority to attend its planned parliamentary caucus meeting and share his views with the legislators some of whom will largely translate into the vote deciding the next speaker.
This follows his recent request to the NRM party chairperson also the head of state Gen. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, based on the Cooperation Agreement signed by the two principals in 2022, aiming at fostering among other aspects; mutual working relationship.
Mao is currently the moderate opposition Democratic Party (DP) president general, an incoming MP for Laroo-Pece in Gulu city, as well as the justice and constitutional affairs minister. Among on the other hand is the Bukedea district woman MP, 11th parliament speaker and 2nd NRM party national chairperson (female).
Sources at plot 10 Kyaddondo confirmed to Blazer News Times that the incoming Laroo Pece MP will attend the highly waited caucus meeting that is highly anticipated to shape the party’s choice on who will be their preferential candidate to face off with other potential contenders.
Rogers Mulindwa, the deputy NRM party spokesperson told this news Website that the NRM party chairperson who is also the head of state, has powers to invite a guest of his choice to attend the caucus depending on any prevailing need.
Mulindwa explained that Mao’s clearance to attend the ruling party’s parliamentary caucus is no of any surprise since he works with the same government as a cabinet minister.
“If he was allowed it is of no surprise because Mao is one of us. He is a person who works in the cabinet of the ruling government”. Mulindwa explained.
The ruling party deputy publicist explained that the caucus would want to explore a few things from him as one of the players in NRM led government, forming basis for his attendance.
Some political observers say that Mao’s clearance to have a direct engagement with the ruling party MPS is not any good news to the incumbent speaker Among who is banking on their vote to retain the seat, considering the complex evolving Ugandan political landscape with emerging dynamics day in, day out.
Mao has time and again claimed to commanding huge support among some NRM choice actors including some decision makers, maintaining optimism, that he is the best of all in the race.
Altogether, seven aspirants have so far expressed interest. Others include; the Aringa South MP Alion Odria, Mbale District Woman MP Lydia Wanyoto, Bukono MP also the State Minister for Housing Persis Namuganza, Masindi District Woman MP Florence Asiimwe.
