“I Don’t Regret, I Could Kill Him If Given The Chance” Says MP Akol Allegedly

Kilak MP Anthony Akol’s shocking admission has sparked widespread outrage, revealing a disturbing level of hostility in Uganda’s parliamentary politics.

Akol openly declared having “no regrets” over his physical altercation with fellow MP Francis Zaake, taking it further by suggesting he “could even kill him if given the chance.” This alarming statement implies a severe escalation in the already tense atmosphere surrounding the contentious Coffee Bill.

Akol’s unapologetic remarks have ignited fierce condemnation from opposition leaders and civil rights activists, who view his language as a perilous intensification of Uganda’s polarized political climate.

By suggesting Zaake may be mentally unstable and should be institutionalized at Butabika Hospital, Akol’s comments have crossed a line, raising grave concerns about the safety and well-being of lawmakers.

Zaake, a vocal opposition figure, has faced repeated harassment and physical confrontations within Parliament, but Akol’s brazen admission of hostility sets a disturbing precedent. The unprecedented threat has amplified calls for Parliament to address internal security, prompting critics to question how far political rivalries will be allowed to escalate before intervention is mandated ¹.

As public demands for accountability mount, the spotlight shifts to parliamentary leaders to respond decisively and restore decorum in the House. The international community watches with bated breath as Uganda’s democratic institutions are put to the test.

Will the government take concrete steps to ensure the safety and security of its lawmakers, or will the toxic atmosphere of hostility and intimidation continue to prevail? The fate of Uganda’s democracy hangs precariously in the balance.