In a recent statement, Deputy Speaker of Parliament Thomas Tayebwa championed the achievements of Uganda's 11th Parliament, urging the public to evaluate its performance based on core constitutional mandates such as representation, legislation, oversight, and appropriation. Tayebwa emphasized that much of the public criticism of the Parliament focuses on issues that lie outside these essential functions, which he believes misrepresents their true performance.

Tayebwa argued that the 11th Parliament has made significant strides in fulfilling its core responsibilities, and he believes that an honest assessment would yield excellent results. His defense comes in response to growing public scrutiny regarding the actions and decisions made by Parliament’s leadership under Speaker Anita Annet Among. By drawing attention to the constitutional roles of Parliament, Tayebwa hopes to redirect the discourse towards more substantive measures of success.

The Deputy Speaker's remarks underscore a broader debate within Ugandan society regarding accountability and performance assessments of public officials. His call for evaluations focused on legislative functions aims not only to defend the current leadership but also to establish a framework for future assessments of parliamentary performance. This discourse is particularly relevant as the public continues to seek transparency and effectiveness from their elected representatives, often influenced by both local and national political dynamics.