Parliament has paid tribute to the former Prime Minister of Uganda, Prof Apolo Nsibambi who served with distinction in several positions of responsibility in the country.
Prof. Nsibambi died on Tuesday evening at his home in Bulange Mengo, Rubaga division, moments after he called his assistants to help him as he wanted to easy himself.
At parliament, his body was received by Speaker, Rebecca Kadaga, State Minister of Works and Transport, Gen. Katumba Wamala and former Leader of Opposition in Parliament (LoP) Winnie Kiiza among other MPs ahead of the special sitting in his honor.
In a plenary chaired by Kadaga Prime Minister Dr. Ruhakana Rugunda moved a motion for a resolution of Parliament to pay tribute to Prof. Nsibambi. He described him as an illustrious politician who served with distinction in several positions of responsibility.
He condoled the bereaved family of Prof. Nsibambi saying he was a diligent leader who greatly contributed in shaping the destiny of Uganda.
In a statement read by Rukungiri Woman MP, Betty Muzanira, LoP, Betty Ochan asked Museveni to consider retiring after clocking 75 years to live quite elderly and fatherly life just like Nsibambi even after when law makers decided to remove the age limit that was blocking him from standing for presidency after 75 years.
“I wish to fondly remember Prof Nsibambi, the family man who many people ought to emulate. His life was never limited to academic issues but state duties as well. He never gave in to challenges that came his way.”
She wondered why most leaders want to stay in offices to the time of collapsing in chairs other than taking vivid examples of leaders like Nsibambi who decided to retire in 2011 and leave room for other leaders to participate in the development of their County.
MP Ogenga Latigo recounted when he worked hand in hand with Prof. Nsibambi at Parliament when he was the LoP. He asked what they lose if they all work for the good of the country.
“He would come and say I want to give government position, after that we would signal each other and walk behind the doors other than being in disagreement all the time” he said.
