The newly appointed Justice and Constitutional Affairs Minister Norbert Mao has said that he does not intend to hand over the Presidency of the Democratic Party, as he takes over his new role in the NRM-led government.
Mao made the statement shortly after appearing before Parliament’s Appointments Committee for vetting.
He was named minister, just a day after the Democratic Party signed a working cooperation agreement with the ruling National Resistance Movement-NRM at State House, Entebbe.
In the 42-clause agreement, the two parties not only agreed to share political power but also to foster constitutionalism and respect for human rights.Norbert Mao on task…..
According to the agreement, DP agreed to cooperate with NRM in supporting the overall governance agenda and parliamentary votes on matters of confidence and supply for the full term of this Parliament. DP has only nine members in a parliament of 529 MPs.
Speaking to journalists today, Mao said that he has heard voices asking him to step aside, but adds that he would only listen to them if the calls were based on the workload awaiting him as he takes charge of the new mandate.End.