Parliament of Uganda.
An alleged plot to arrest members of the NRM Revolutionary Network (NRN) has surfaced, adding a new twist to the ongoing contest for the Speakership of the 12th Parliament.
The youth group has, in recent weeks, been openly critical of what it describes as a rushed endorsement of Speaker Anita Among and her deputy Thomas Tayebwa. They have called for a transparent and structured process, including a public debate among contenders and strict adherence to the NRM party constitution and the Parliamentary Caucus Rules of Procedure (2014).
The NRN has also raised concerns over continued endorsements by Members of Parliament-elect, alleging that some of these endorsements were influenced by financial incentives—claims that remain unverified.
According to sources familiar with the matter, there were plans to arrest some members of the group last Monday as they prepared to address the media at Kati Kati in Kampala. The press briefing was, however, reportedly called off after they were tipped off.
It remains unclear who could be behind the alleged plot, especially given the crowded field in the speakership race. Several figures have been mentioned as potential contenders, including incumbent Anita Among, Norbert Mao, Persis Namuganza, and Lydia Wanyoto.
Members of NRN addressing the media in Kampala yesterday. There is a plot to have them arrested.
In their previous statements, the NRN has also criticized Among’s leadership style, arguing that her rise to the Speakership following the death of Jacob Oulanyah was abrupt.
The claims of a planned arrest and financial inducements have not been independently confirmed, and no official comment had been issued by security agencies or NRM leadership by the time of reporting.
While addressing the media in Kampala yesterday, NRN member Jude Mugagga said the group would not be intimidated, insisting, “We won’t be threatened.”
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