“Don’t Campaign for Me!” - Norbert Mao After Declaring Speaker Bid | 12th Parliament Shock

Описание: Norbert Mao has officially announced his candidacy for Speaker of Uganda’s 12th Parliament — but in a surprising twist, he has warned supporters NOT to campaign for him.
In a powerful press conference, Mao declared that the consultation phase is over and emphasized that the Office of Speaker must remain dignified, rule-bound, and free from political theatrics. Quoting parliamentary Rule 5, he reminded Members of Parliament that candidates for Speaker do not campaign — and do not even speak during the election process.
Drawing comparisons to the election of an Archbishop and even a Papal conclave, Mao argued that public endorsements and campaign-style videos would demean the stature of the office.
He also issued a strong warning to Ugandans:
“Don’t take anything for granted.”
Is this a strategic masterstroke? A constitutional stance? Or a political reset ahead of the 12th Parliament?
In this video, we break down:
Why Mao says this is an announcement — not a campaign
The rules governing Speaker elections
His emphasis on record, journey, and public accountability
What this means for Uganda’s next Parliament
Uganda’s Speakership race just took a dramatic turn.

00:00 – Press Conference Begins
00:13 – Mao Officially Announces Speaker Candidacy
00:36 – “Protecting the Gains” Explained
00:55 – Warning to Ugandans: Don’t Take Leaders for Granted
01:21 – “This is NOT a Campaign”
01:33 – Why MPs Are Not Allowed to Endorse
02:02 – Speaker Compared to an Archbishop
02:37 – The Pope Election Analogy
03:07 – Rule 5: Why Candidates Don’t Speak
03:51 – Who Qualifies to Be Speaker?
04:15 – Mao on His Political Record
04:39 – “The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly”

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