The Speaker of Parliament Anita Among has called for the transfer of two traffic officers to parliament. 

The first officer is Charles Makawa, who appeared in a video that went on social media being slapped by one Mercy Timbitwire while on duty on October 18th, 2024.

Timbitwire was arrested and charged with assaulting the officer and attempting to steal two mobile phones along with her friend Benardine Abaingire before Nakawa Chief Magistrates Court and was remanded to Luzira Prisons.

While opening today’s plenary session, Speaker Among expressed disappointment with Timbitwire’s actions, before apologizing to the nation on behalf of the women.

Similarly, Speaker Among also directed the transfer of a Traffic Officer Abdallah Tusiime from Mawanda Road Police Station to parliament’s traffic department. 

Tusiime also gained prominence after he appeared in a viral video that showed him diligently performing his duties of directing traffic despite the heavy rainfall that was pounding him. 

In response, the Government Chief-Whip Denis Hamson Obua pledged to deliver the Speaker’s request to the Ministry of Internal Affairs for consideration. 

By Francis Lubega

22 Oct 2024

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