The Ugandan Parliament has paid tribute to Queen Elizabeth II noting that she was the epitome of the British Culture and civilisation.
During plenary today that was presided over by Deputy Speaker Rt.Hon.Thomas Tayebwa, members of parliament paid tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth and head of the Common wealth.
While presenting a motion to pay tribute to the head of the Commonwealth, Prime Minister, Rt.Hon.Robinah Nabbanja said that her Majesty had a special bond with Uganda.
“Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, presided over the Commonwealth with distinction for a period of 70 years and Her reign saw the Commonwealth grow from 7 nations to 56 members,” she said.
She added, “Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, has modernized and transformed the Commonwealth into an association that fosters international co-operation and trade links between people all over the world.”
On behalf of the Leader of Opposition, Muwanga Kivumbi said that Queen Elizabeth II had a remarkable influence on how the world is run.
“As patron of the Commonwealth, she was at the helm of pursuing and facilitating development.”
Minister of State for Works and Transport, Musa Ecweru also noted that he was privileged to be in this House when Queen Elizabeth II visited them and they could see a lady with dignity, a mother and somebody who was in tandem with the changes that have taken place over the years.
Insingiro South MP Alex Byarugaba, revealed that Queen Elizabeth II was always buoyant and had a great sense of humour and was extremely very courageous especially during times of hardship adding that she did not run away from London during World War II.
Soroti City West MP, Jonathan Ebwalu also insinuated that Queen Elizabeth II has died at a young age, at 96 at the time when the world needed her most.
“The Queen was the epitome of the British culture and civilization. I want to appeal to our people that if you are occupying any office, you must create a conducive environment that if you fall like the Queen then the country must move on,” he added.
Packwach MP, Jane Pacuto diclosed that the Queen has shown that women are very strong and firm when put in positions of leadership and she therefore appreciated the government of Uganda for giving women these opportunities.
Newly elected Mp for Soroti East, Herbert Ariko also asserted that the leadership of Queen Elizabeth II provided a sense of stability and continuity in governance. World over, many of the ethos of leadership was attributed to the queen.
Bon Okot, the Youth Mp noted that the Queen rose to the throne at the age of 25years and this is a reminder that they need to continue placing young people on the table of decision making.
Oliver Katwesigye contended that Queen Elizabeth II never compromised her responsibility as a mother and wife.
“She raised her children with responsibility and no wonder King Charles III will now take on the responsibility,” she said.
Uganda was a colony of Britain and gained independence on 9th October, 1962, eleven years after the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II.
By Kalamira Hope
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