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Member of parliament  from across the political divide  paid glowing tribute to the late Dr. Paul Kawanga Ssemogerere, the former  leader of the Democratic Party for 25 years, and one of the main players in Uganda\u2019s political journey since independence . <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Ssewogerere aged 90 years passed on November 18, 2022, at his home in Rubaga in the outskirts of the city center due to natural causes . <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Moving the motion to pay tribute to Dr. Ssewogerere, the Prime Minister and Leader of Government Business in Parliament, Robinah Nabbanja eulogized the  former DP leader who twice contested for presidency as an illustrious politician who served with distinction in several positions of national leadership.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“He tirelessly served this country and we all have a leaf to pick from his behaviour,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Medard Sseggona the Member of Parliament for Busiro East who seconded the motion, thanked government for granting Dr. Ssemogerere an official burial, saying he rightly deserved it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe late was a vanguard of democracy and rule of law even in circumstances of extreme disagreements.\u201d Ssegona petitioned Parliament to identify and name a prime road after Dr. Paul Ssemogerere.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Richard Lumu, the Member of Parliament for Mityana South said Dr. Ssemogerere was a strong advocate of federalism as the only pathway to achieve balanced economic development in the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“He died thinking of federalism and thinking of when and how Uganda will one day gain a federal status,” he said, also praising the late Dr. Ssemogerere for his a reconciliatory approach to national issues .\u00a0 “Whatever he did in his capacity- died fighting for the people of this country,” Dr. Lumu added.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rose Nantongo, the Member of Parliament for Kyotera District, the only female DP MP in the 11th Parliament described the late Dr. Ssemogerere as a leader who derived his joy in mentoring the young generation. \u201cThat is why many of the young leaders in parliament passed through his hands.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa who presided over the session said the former DP leader, Dr. Ssemogerere never feared competition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Some of you colleagues are already crying that you have competitors in your constituencies but in politics you always have competition and if you utilize competition very well, it makes you better because it doesn’t allow you to sleep and in the end, the public benefits on both sides,” Mr. Tayebwa told the MPs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

He added: “Let us allow a health competition and a constructive exchange of ideas as the late Hon. Paul Ssemogerere  did during his time in leadership .” <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Deputy Speaker commended the government and the opposition for working together to pay tribute to Dr. Ssemogerere who he described as a great statesman and said the action gave a good example to the nation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“You have given a good example that on matters on national priority you can work together and that’s very important especially for the young generation.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tayebwa asked legislators to live a healthy lifestyle like Late Ssemogerere because he lived up to 90 years and was still looking good. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis means he lived a healthy life. We too can take good care of our bodies so that we are able to serve our people,” he said.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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