BY OKIDI PATRICK
KAMPALA — The fast-shifting race for the Deputy Speakership of the 12th Parliamentis likely to favour Hon. Barrister Edward Makmot Otto.Otto who is gaining political momentum is gping to appear on talk show on Radio One FM (90.0 FM).
The Agago County legislator is scheduled to speak directly to the nation from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM. He will outline his strategic legislative blueprint and pitch his heavy legal pedigree as the absolute key to restoring parliamentary discipline.
A Massive Profile on Center Stage:
Tonight’s radio address comes at a critical time when political momentum is swinging heavily in Otto’s favor. For two hours, the elite international jurist will break down how his extensive cross-border legal qualifications—spanning his Juris Doctor (JD) degree from Canada and his active membership in the Law Society of Ontario—will be weaponized to elevate the legislative quality of the 12th Parliament.
Legislative insiders tip the Agago County MP as the candidate to be voted for due to his vibrant history within parliament itself. Having previously served as the Vice Chairperson of the Rules, Privileges, and Discipline Committee, Otto is expected to remind listeners of his direct role in writing the actual Rules of Procedure that govern house debates once ele ted ad Deputy speaker.
What to Expect from Barister Otto’s Manifesto:
During the prime-time broadcast, Barrister Otto is expected to address several high-stakes pillars of his campaign:
- Restoring Plenary Sanity: Leveraging his experience handling disciplinary cases against ministers and MPs to ensure maximum order and mutual respect on the floor of the House.
- The Regional Equity Card: Addressing the crucial demands from various regional caucuses for an inclusive, balanced top management structure in parliament.
- Global Best Practices: Introducing international corporate governance standards drawn from his legal practice in Toronto, Canada, and his senior leadership roles in global diaspora networks like UNAA.
With local government structures across the country simultaneously finalizing their own leadership—including the intense Agago District speakership elections concluding today—all political eyes are now turning to Kampala. Lawmakers and political analysts are tuning in to analyze the vision of the man many believe will guide the next legislative session in the term 2026-2031.
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