DP president Norbert Mao has officially announced his bid for Speaker of the 12th Parliament after weeks of consultations, positioning himself as a champion of accountability and institutional independence.

Justice Minister Norbert Mao has broken his silence on rumours linking him to the Speaker of Parliament role, insisting he has made no declaration and will speak for himself if that day comes.

NUP’s David Lewis Rubongoya says the IPOD law was crafted to target his party, accusing Minister Norbert Mao of blocking legal processes to deny them funding. Despite the setbacks, Rubongoya insists NUP remains strong, relying on public donations to sustain its operations.

Justice Minister Hon Norbert Mao has proposed that all Ugandan secondary school graduates enlist in the army for two years before proceeding to university, forming a strong national reserve ready to defend the country.

DP president Norbert Mao has urged NUP supporters to stop ridiculing their leaders for rejoining IPOD, saying the move shows maturity and commitment to dialogue. He praised the decision as a positive step for Uganda’s political transition and unity.

Norbert Mao has declared his personal support for President Museveni ahead of the 2026 elections.

Justice Minister Norbert Mao has called on all political parties—especially NUP—to rejoin IPOD, emphasizing dialogue over financial incentives.