Katikkiro Weighs in on Constitutional Reform to Elevate Presidential Runner-Up as Leader of Opposition
The Katikkiro of Buganda, Charles Peter Mayiga, has called for a constitutional amendment that would automatically assign the position of Leader of the Opposition (LOP) in Parliament to the presidential runner-up. Mayiga believes this change is crucial to ensuring that the voices of those who did not support the winning presidential candidate are adequately represented in the legislative process. Mayiga's proposal was inspired by his experiences during the 2013 Ettoffaali fundraising drive, where he interacted closely with the then-Leader of the Opposition, Nathan Nandala Mafabi. Reflecting on that experience, Mayiga stated, "Someone who garners the second-highest number of votes should be the voice for those who did not elect the winning candidate." He further emphasized that direct representation by the presidential runner-up would be more effective than the current system, which often involves intermediaries who may not fully align with […]