Why Mpuuga’s Service Award Was Legal – Court Reveals Who Should Be Blamed – Mpuuga Mocks Bobi Wine, Ssekikubo After Court Ruling

Mathias Mpuuga, who formerly served as the Leader of Opposition in Parliament, a commissioner of Parliament, and MP for Nyendo-Mukungwe, has strongly criticized his detractors following the High Court’s confirmation of Shs1.7 billion in service awards for him and his fellow commissioners.

Mpuuga responded to his critics by suggesting that they should have exercised better judgment.

The controversy began when Daniel Bwete, a petitioner, sought a judicial review concerning Mpuuga’s receipt of Shs500 million for his tenure as LOP, while other commissioners—Solomon Silwany, Prossy Akampurira, and Esther Afoyochan—each received Shs400 million.

Justice Douglas Singiza Karekona affirmed that the awards, granted in May 2022, were duly approved by Parliament and were accounted for in the financial year’s budget, thus adhering to the Public Finance Management Act.

In his reaction to the court’s decision, Mpuuga rebuked those who have sought to censure him, accusing them of failing to understand parliamentary processes. He argued that the ruling vindicates him, affirming the legality of the service awards as he had previously stated.

“The Court in its wisdom has determined that any MP who does not grasp parliamentary processes is merely a burden to taxpayers,” Mpuuga remarked.

He continued, “The Court’s ruling supports what we have asserted from the beginning—that all procedures were followed correctly. While some have used this issue to disrespect me, I appreciate all Ugandans who have supported me.”

Mpuuga advised his critics to engage their intellect and not just their voices, emphasizing the importance of using one’s full faculties.

“With the court’s decision, I will soon share with Ugandans my next steps, particularly addressing the actions of those who have tried to tarnish my reputation by obscuring relevant issues. It is disheartening that some of these individuals, who claim to be educated, have acted this way, but I leave their judgment to God,” he remarked.

He further noted, “The court’s ruling should serve as a reminder to those with heads and mouths that they must use their entire cognitive abilities, not just their voices.”

Mpuuga also questioned what his backstabbers would now say to the public about him, vowing not to waste his efforts on those who have occupied themselves with undermining him.

He stated that he would inform the nation of his future plans, noting that the past eight months have been marked by attacks against him.

In a recent thanksgiving mass, Mpuuga expressed his capability to lead Bobi Wine’s NUP and Uganda. Meanwhile, amidst various campaigns like #TextTheThief, commissioner Akampurira has detailed how she utilized her service award.