Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) Maracha County Member of Parliament Denis Oguzu Lee has declared interest to run for the office of the deputy speaker in the 11th Parliament.
Oguzu Lee said in a statement that Ugandans have expressed disdain for the office of deputy speaker because of the previous leaders who held the office but he comes to change that.
Oguzu Lee’s candidature is however against the FDC party’s position.
Last month, FDC endorsed Kira Municipality MP Ibrahim Ssemujju Nganda and Yusuf Nsibambi to represent the party in the speaker and deputy speakership races respectively.
The party further warned that members who will go against the party position will be penalised.
In his statement, Oguzu Lee said that Parliamentarians should resist such party arrangements and stand with the country first.
Oguzu Lee’s candidature now pushes the number of MPs seeking the office of Deputy Speaker to eight.
Others in the deputy speakership race are: Robina Rwakoojo (Gomba West), Muhammad Nsereko (Kampala Central), David Bahati (Ndorwa West), Thomas Tayebwa (Ruhinda North), Anita Among (Bukedea Woman), and Jacob Oboth (West Budama Central).
