Parliament to debate new proposal mandating all Opposition MPs to elect LoP
A new bill in Uganda proposes changing the election process for the Leader of the Opposition in Parliament. Currently appointed by the largest opposition party, the new law would allow all opposition MPs to vote for the position.
Why it matters
This represents a significant shift in parliamentary power dynamics and democratic representation within the Ugandan government.
A draft law proposing sweeping reforms to how Parliament elects, supervises, and removes the Leader of the Opposition (LOP) has officially been published in the Uganda Gazette, paving the way for its introduction on the floor of the House.
The Administration of Parliament (Amendment) Bill, 2026, listed as Bill No. 15 in Volume CXIX, No. 95 of the Gazette dated October 23, 2026, seeks to alter the current statutory framework governing opposition leadership in Parliament.
Under the proposed amendments, all opposition lawmakers would vote to elect the Leader of the Opposition. This would replace the long-standing arrangement under Section 8 of the Administration of Parliament Act, 1997, where the opposition party with the largest numerical strength in Parliament exclusively appoints the officeholder.
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