BY S KWAGALA
Political analysts have expressed disappointment over the failure of parliamentarians at learning from others.
This came as reflection on possible lessons from the Speaker’s conference being convened this week in Uganda.
One of the analysts hosted at a political show on NBS television this morning Baker Batte said ;
“Our legislators and ministers move out for trips every day but they learn nothing. Even though we have several conferences in Uganda, they won’t learn anything.”
According to the analysts , a number of reforms are needed within Uganda , including electoral reforms and how parliament discussions are handled in addition to how matters are resolved in the country among others.
The frustration expressed with these by the analysts is the failure for the nation to have an independent parliament. According to them , even when reforms would have been made , there is interference in decision making .
Ebwalu Jonathan, member of parliament Sority City West notes ; “We need a number of reforms in this country. That is why you see they have been slow to discuss electoral reforms. Parliament can’t be independent without electoral reforms.”
Various discussions have been and more to be tabled at the Commonwealth speakers’ conference including security and climate among other things .
Derrick Wandera, a political journalist however expressed optimism saying; “I hope that after this speakers’ conference, there will be something discussed at the local level and international level in terms of climate.”
The Conference aims to maintain, foster, and encourage impartiality and fairness on the part of Speakers and Presiding Officers of Parliaments; promote knowledge and understanding of parliamentary democracy in its various forms; and develop parliamentary institutions.