The corruption in the parliament of Uganda has exposed the opposition legislators as more corrupt than their counterparts in the ruling National Resistance Movement party.
A large number of opposition legislators are playing to the gallery and speaking to hide the dirt under the carpet.
The Parliament has turned out to be a house of deals where opposition MPs and some members from the NRM speak the same language when it comes to stealing and the question of who will fight for the common Ugandans remains unanswered, with no hope for solutions soon.
The opposition MPs have exhibited the highest level of selfishness and lack of principles.
Recently, we saw outspoken opposition MPs defending an immoral act because the people involved were their long-time friends and former schoolmates. It is no longer about values and principles but personal attachment.
These characters have damaged the image of the Parliament, and Ugandans no longer hold MPs in high regard like before.
Opposition politics has also lost meaning, and Ugandans look at opposition leaders as a group of self-seekers using them to satisfy personal interests.
The big question remains: Who will check the powers of Parliament since most of the corruption deals are now institutionalized and pass through the budget process?
The opposition leaders were seen by Ugandans as checks and balances, but things have changed, leaving ordinary Ugandans on their own.
The numerous opposition parties mushrooming in Uganda are just aimed at selfish interests and drawing money from the Treasury as well as attracting international funders for individuals to enrich themselves.
The fact that all the MPs, no matter their party affiliation, connive to fleece the taxpayer inconsiderately, Ugandans now do not understand the use of the bloated house and think they can live without it.
The only hope now lies with the president and the NRM party to tackle the corruption issue before things get out of hand. Ugandans have since realized the parliament is impoverishing them, and the opposition they had hoped for is more dangerous and untrustworthy.