Drama in Parliament As MP Abiriga is Beaten

Its still one day to Thursday when the presidential bill amendment is due, but the MPs cannot wait! Yesterday evening there was a scuffle in Parliament and some of the MPs took it outside to handle it like men.

Bernard Atiku, representative for Ayivu sub County almost wounded Arua Municipality MP Ibrahim Abiriga after a heated argument, and giving him  a few blows. These two were in the end separated by officials such as David Abala and Gaffa Mbwatekamwa.

It is said that Hon Atiku overheard Hon Abiriga call him stupid as he conversed to other MPs. He then got angry and the two had their own exchange outside Parliament.

“I am a Member of Parliament, I deserve to be respected,” Atiku was heard saying, then he pointed a  warning finger towards his colleague. According to the insider, it is also said that the heated argument developed after Abiriga had said that President Museveni is a heaven sent angel who does not deserve any sort of competition.

During the blows, Abiriga, commonly known as “Yellow boy” was also overheard saying, “I need some water, get me water”

The presidential age limit is still a very sensitive topic that has been under debate  this entire week, not only in the August house but in the entire country at large. Come Thursday, we shall see the outcome of all this. Meanwhile, there is heavy deployment of policemen all round the city center. Do you support that the Presidential age limit should be removed?