President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has urged National Resistance Movement members to exercise discipline and restraint in the race for parliamentary leadership, cautioning against excessive competition for positions as the party moved to determine its preferred candidates for Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the 12th Parliament.
Speaking during the first NRM Parliamentary Caucus meeting at State House Entebbe today 24th May, President Museveni said while democracy allows members to express interest in leadership positions, party members should be guided by discipline, experience, and collective interests.
He further urged leaders to begin from lower responsibilities and gradually grow into larger positions while avoiding unnecessary burdens.
During the meeting, the National Resistance Movement Central Executive Committee presented its recommendations on the leadership of the 12th Parliament to the party parliamentary caucus.
CEC recommended Jacob Marksons Oboth Oboth as the party’s candidate for Speaker of Parliament, citing his legal expertise, leadership qualities, and ability to serve as a unifying figure capable of effectively steering Parliament.
The NRM Caucus later discussed and resolved to adopt the recommendation.
CEC also presented Thomas Tayebwa as its recommended candidate for Deputy Speaker, citing his parliamentary experience, institutional continuity, mobilization skills, and youthfulness.
According to the recommendations, Rt. Hon. Tayebwa’s previous roles as Government Chief Whip and Deputy Speaker had equipped him with extensive experience in parliamentary procedures and management of legislative affairs.
CEC further highlighted his ability to organize and mobilize party structures and communities, saying these qualities would be essential in building consensus and strengthening parliamentary cooperation.
Earlier, President Museveni congratulated the newly elected Members of Parliament and thanked them for supporting him, reminding them that they now have an opportunity to contribute to national development.
President Museveni also reminded legislators that their core responsibility lies in serving their constituencies and improving household incomes rather than focusing on privileges.
The election is to be held at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds and will be presided over by Flavian Zeija, after which the Speaker will convene the first sitting to elect the Deputy Speaker.
By Newsroom
24th May 2026
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