All government arms have been thrown under panic mode as they both traded blames after the term of the Local Council expired.
Both the legislature and the executive arms failed to approve the budget for the elections although the Electoral Commission submitted the same.
On Thursday, the Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among prematurely adjudged the house as members failed to have consensus about the local council (LC) election report.
The report concerning the resolutions to the delay of LC elections considering the expiry of the elected village leaders was to be tabled by the Attorney General Kiryowa Kiwanuka and discussed by the members.
Upon its review, Kiryowa noted that government had advised that the incumbent leadership of the of the administrative units continued rendering the necessary services to the people of Uganda.
This he noted that it was in observance of the spirit and principle of the Constitution that there should never be a vacuum in leadership at least not until pursued and awaited the necessary cabinet and parliamentary approval something that was greatly disapproved.
Speaking to the media concerning the matter, hon Robinah Nabbanja revealed how they were equally guilty of the matter and that parliament had forgot to allocate expenditure regarding the incoming elections and thus a set back for all.
“The duty of allocating and approving the budget is done here at the parliament so l blame both government and parliament for the circumstances at hand,” Nabbanja said.
Leader of Opposition Hon Mathias Mpuuga however blamed it on the government for not having a legal and political will in this country.
In her response Nabbanja noted that the leader of opposition was very misguided and that a political party with the majority leadership cant
be accused of such a matter, especially that they were the brain workers of the system.
The LC terms expired last week and local council leaders have been coerced into serving the public as government failed to approve the Shs58 billion budget for the women and village council committee elections.
The fate of many electorates hangs in balance as legislators warn legal implications that would arise, especially that with the expiration of terms comes and end to the judicial functions of village leaders and thus can not be dispensed with.
Plenary however is expected to resume next week having been assured of a clear statement from the Attorney General.