KIRA, WAKISO — Kira Municipality Member of Parliament George Musisi has pledged to intensify the fight against corruption through Parliament’s Committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises (COSASE), following his recent appointment as deputy chairperson of the influential accountability committee.
Musisi committed during a thanksgiving ceremony held at St. Joseph’s Church of Uganda in Kira-Bulindo on Sunday, attended by senior leaders of the opposition National Unity Platform (NUP), Members of Parliament, party supporters and residents.
Leader of Opposition in Parliament Joel Ssenyonyi hailed Musisi’s political journey and described his election victory as an example of determination against overwhelming odds.
“Hon. George Musisi fought the proverbial Goliath-David war. And he was the David. The party has awarded him with leadership in Parliament as deputy chair of COSASE,” Ssenyonyi said.
The Opposition leader said the appointment reflected the confidence the party had in Musisi’s ability to hold public institutions accountable and safeguard taxpayers’ money.
Musisi thanked voters for entrusting him with leadership and pledged to use his new role to strengthen oversight of public expenditure and expose corruption in government agencies.
The event also highlighted NUP’s continued campaign against corruption within and outside the party.
Nyendo-Mukungwe MP Richard Ssebina Lubowa received special recognition from party leaders for spearheading efforts that led to the removal of former NUP Deputy President for Central Region Mathias Mpuuga from his party position after allegations that he had received Shs500 million in parliamentary service awards. Mpuuga denied wrongdoing and has consistently maintained that the payment was lawful.
The dispute over the payment triggered months of internal tensions within NUP and eventually contributed to Mpuuga’s departure from the party.
Party leaders at the ceremony reiterated their commitment to accountability and transparency, saying the fight against corruption remains central to NUP’s political agenda.
The thanksgiving ceremony later turned into a celebration as popular musician King Saha entertained supporters with a performance that drew cheers from the crowd.
His appearance capped an afternoon dominated by speeches on political accountability, party unity and preparations for the next phase of parliamentary oversight under the newly constituted Opposition leadership.
