IN PRESIDENT’S HANDS! Report on Dr Lawrence Muganga and Other Rejected ‘Ministers’ Sent to Museveni for Final Decision

The fate of four ministerial appointees who missed the swearing-in of Uganda’s new Cabinet is now awaiting President Yoweri Museveni’s verdict after a report on their status was formally submitted to him for guidance.

The clarification was provided by the Head of Public Service and Secretary to Cabinet, Lucy Nakyobe, during Monday’s swearing-in ceremony at State House, Entebbe, where dozens of newly appointed ministers officially took office.

Among those absent were Foreign Affairs Minister-designate Adonia Ayebare, State Minister for Microfinance-designate Shartsi Musherure, State Minister for Foreign Affairs (International Affairs)-designate Calvin Echodu, and State Minister for Internal Affairs-designate Prof. Lawrence Muganga.

Their absence drew immediate attention, especially after Parliament’s Appointments Committee had already vetted the nominees and approved some of them for appointment.

The four ministers-designate were reportedly flagged over concerns related to dual or multiple citizenship. Documents presented before Parliament indicated that some of the nominees either held foreign citizenship or were still completing the process of renouncing it, prompting legal and constitutional questions about their eligibility to serve in Cabinet.

Addressing the matter, Nakyobe revealed that she and the Solicitor General held discussions with the affected nominees over the weekend following a directive from the President. The outcome of those engagements was compiled into a report that has since been forwarded to State House.

“The four, as per your directive, the Solicitor General and I interfaced with them over the weekend and a brief has been made and handed over to the principal private secretary this morning for your further guidance,” Nakyobe stated.

Her remarks confirmed that the matter has now been placed before President Museveni, who will determine the next course of action regarding the appointments and whether the four can eventually be sworn in.

Nakyobe also disclosed that another ministerial appointee was absent from the ceremony due to illness, although she did not reveal the individual’s identity.

While uncertainty continues to surround the four nominees, the rest of the Cabinet proceeded with the swearing-in ceremony. The rest of the ministers, including the Vice President and Prime Minister, took their oaths before President Museveni at State House, officially marking the beginning of the new administration’s term.

Government officials have not yet released the contents of the Solicitor General’s findings, and no indication has been given on when the President is expected to announce a final decision.

For now, the political future of the four ministers-designate remains unresolved, with all eyes on State House as President Museveni considers the report submitted for his guidance.

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