Outgoing deputy speaker of Parliament Jacob Oulanyah has told reporters he has no problem becoming a backbencher in the 11th Parliament if he loses the crucial May 24 speaker election.
On May 20, Oulanyah took oath of office as Omoro County MP.
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He is seeking to replace Rebecca Kadaga as speaker.
After swearing-in as MP, Oulanyah told reporters his most important assignment was the one for which he took oath today: to represent the people of Omoro County in Parliament.
“Everything else is a bonus,” he said.
He also revealed that whether he is speaker or not, he will actively participate in efforts to restore public confidence in the institution of Parliament.
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But Oulanyah is rumored to be on the list of politicians who could be appointed Vice president or prime minister.
