By Editorial,
Parliament has adopted a controversial amendment to Rule 72 of its Rules of Procedure, restricting the way members of Parliament (MPs) can discuss the President during debates.
The amendment, proposed by Chairperson Abdul Katuntu, seeks to preserve the decorum of parliamentary proceedings and ensure that the President, as the “fountain of honor,” is treated with the utmost respect.
Under the newly adopted rule, it will be deemed out of order for any member to impute improper motives to the President or use the President’s name to influence debate unless a formal, substantive motion is tabled.
This move aims to curb any potential misuse of the President’s name in parliamentary discussions, maintaining a focus on issues without personalizing debates. END