AUGUST HOUSE HEATS UP! SPEAKER SHOWDOWN BREWING IN 12TH PARLIAMENT
UGLugambo TeamFebruary 11, 2026
Political temperatures are rising fast at August House as the 12th Parliament gears up for what insiders are calling a make-or-break Speaker vote 👀 — and trust us, this is far from ceremonial.
Word in the corridors is that DP boss and Laroo-Pece MP-Elect Norbert Mao could be positioning himself for the Speaker’s chair. If true, that sets up a dramatic face-off with incumbent Speaker Anita Among — and the stakes couldn’t be higher.
đź’Ą NRM Moves First
The ruling party isn’t wasting time. The NRM Central Executive Committee (CEC) has reportedly backed Anita Among for Speaker and Thomas Tayebwa for Deputy Speaker. Translation? The party wants continuity — and control.
But wait… it’s not all smooth sailing.
👂🏽 Whispers of Discontent
Some senior NRM figures are said to be unhappy with how the caucus endorsed the incumbents — allegedly without an open vote. Behind closed doors, questions are swirling about internal democracy and whether everyone is truly on board.
🤝 Alliances or Ambitions?
Here’s where it gets even juicier:
Anita Among once belonged to FDC before crossing to NRM.
Norbert Mao leads DP — a party that currently has a cooperation agreement with NRM.
So what happens when cooperation meets competition? 🤔
Is this about loyalty? Strategy? Or positioning for bigger political chess moves ahead?
🎯 The Real Question
This vote could test party discipline like never before. Will MPs toe the party line — or surprise everyone when ballots are cast?
One thing is certain: The Speaker’s seat is no ordinary chair. Whoever takes it will shape Parliament’s tone, power balance, and political direction for the next five years.
So tell us 👇🏾
If you were an MP in the 12th Parliament, who would get your vote — and why?
đź’Ą NRM Moves First
The ruling party isn’t wasting time. The NRM Central Executive Committee (CEC) has reportedly backed Anita Among for Speaker and Thomas Tayebwa for Deputy Speaker. Translation? The party wants continuity — and control.
But wait… it’s not all smooth sailing.
👂🏽 Whispers of Discontent
Some senior NRM figures are said to be unhappy with how the caucus endorsed the incumbents — allegedly without an open vote. Behind closed doors, questions are swirling about internal democracy and whether everyone is truly on board.
🤝 Alliances or Ambitions?
Here’s where it gets even juicier:
Anita Among once belonged to FDC before crossing to NRM.
Norbert Mao leads DP — a party that currently has a cooperation agreement with NRM.
So what happens when cooperation meets competition? 🤔
Is this about loyalty? Strategy? Or positioning for bigger political chess moves ahead?
🎯 The Real Question
This vote could test party discipline like never before. Will MPs toe the party line — or surprise everyone when ballots are cast?
One thing is certain: The Speaker’s seat is no ordinary chair. Whoever takes it will shape Parliament’s tone, power balance, and political direction for the next five years.
So tell us 👇🏾
If you were an MP in the 12th Parliament, who would get your vote — and why?
