Published on 06/11/2024
Speaker Among has apologized for the inhumane treatment of Francis Zaake (Mityana Municipality) after he was beaten up by Anthony Akol (Kilak North) following a heated argument over a sitting spot in the Cambers.
Hon. Anthony Akol beat up Hon. Francis Zaake for taking up his seat in the Cambers. Earlier, Speaker Among evoked Rule 9 and declared a free sitting, given the huge numbers of MPs in the Chambers today.
Kilak North MP Anthony Akol and Mityana Municipality MP Francis Zaake clashed during the debate over the contentious National Coffee Amendment Bill 2024. The heated exchange quickly turned physical, leaving the House in turmoil.
“I want to register my apology to what happened to our colleague sincerely, that wasn’t called for. What happened to Zaake wasn’t called for. Following what transpired to Zaake this morning in the House, I will refer to Rule 89 which states that if the Speaker considers that the conduct of the member can’t be adequately dealt with, he/she may name the members,” said Among.
Following the scuffle in the Chambers, Speaker Among suspended several MPs for three consecutive sittings and ordered the Sergeant at Arms to ensure the suspended MPs are evacuated from the Chambers.
“I am proceeding to name the MPs and suspend these members for three consecutive sittings from this House. The Members are suspended with immediate effect from the House. I am also evoking Rule 88(2) to order the above MPs to withdraw immediately from the House and according order the Seargent at Arms that they vacate the Chambers and therefore suspend the House for 15minutes,”
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