Vocal parliament veterans just got voted off. Medard Lubega Ssegona of Busiro East and Ibrahim Ssemujju Nganda of Kira Municipality lost their seats after roughly fifteen years each. Both opposition figures accepted defeat despite their long legislative influence.
Ssegona, running as an independent after a NUP fallout, was defeated by Emmanuel Magoola. Magoola gained backing from NUP-aligned supporters despite not holding the party ticket. In Kira Municipality, Ssemujju conceded to NUP candidate George Musisi, a lawyer.
Each departing lawmaker gave gracious concession statements. Ssegona thanked constituents for three terms, offering advice to his successor. Ssemujju acknowledged the voters' judgment, pledging to continue advocacy work outside the parliamentary chamber.
Their exits follow internal NUP conflicts, including Ssegona siding with former Leader of Opposition Mathias Mpuuga. Ssemujju noted the legislature would miss several ousted members, naming colleagues like Mpuuga and Asuman Basalirwa. The elections signal a notable shift in the opposition's parliamentary composition.
Ssegona, running as an independent after a NUP fallout, was defeated by Emmanuel Magoola. Magoola gained backing from NUP-aligned supporters despite not holding the party ticket. In Kira Municipality, Ssemujju conceded to NUP candidate George Musisi, a lawyer.
Each departing lawmaker gave gracious concession statements. Ssegona thanked constituents for three terms, offering advice to his successor. Ssemujju acknowledged the voters' judgment, pledging to continue advocacy work outside the parliamentary chamber.
Their exits follow internal NUP conflicts, including Ssegona siding with former Leader of Opposition Mathias Mpuuga. Ssemujju noted the legislature would miss several ousted members, naming colleagues like Mpuuga and Asuman Basalirwa. The elections signal a notable shift in the opposition's parliamentary composition.
