Ugandan legislators clashed in Parliament on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, with one MP hospitalized and 12 others suspended by Speaker Anita Among following a heated altercation.
The confrontation erupted when Francis Zaake (Mityana Municipality, NUP) aggressively confronted Anthony Akol (Kilak North, FDC), shoving him from his seat near the Speaker. Akol retaliated by striking Zaake in the head before the two were separated.
The brawl came after a tense exchange regarding heightened security checks at Parliament, which some MPs, including Ibrahim Semujju Nganda (Kira Municipality, FDC), had criticized. Zaake further alleged that a security operative was armed in the chamber, sparking additional unrest. Following a search ordered by the Speaker, no weapon was found, but chaos ensued, leading to a temporary adjournment. Zaake was later taken to the hospital in an ambulance.
In response, Speaker Among suspended 12 MPs involved in the disturbance, including Anthony Akol (FDC), Shamim Malende (NUP), and other members from both the NUP and FDC.
Meanwhile, Mityana Municipality Member of Parliament, Mr Francis Zaake is currently at the Mother Kevin wing of Nsambya Hospital in Kampala where he was rushed on Wednesday morning.
“I believe Hon Akol was sent to do this to me….and he punched me many times…l feel a lot of burning at the back of my head and have been given painkillers. l pray l get fine,” Mr Zaake told the media.
Ugandan Parliament was plunged into chaos when a confrontation with an MP over sitting arrangement turned physical, leaving one hospitalized. 12 MPs have since been suspended.
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