The Minister for Security Maj Gen Jim Muhwezi, has promised to reward all the Members of Parliament (MPs) who did not sign a petition to censure him by attending all public functions in their constituencies if he is invited.
Muhwezi made the remarks at the thanksgiving ceremony of the family of former state minister for Regional Cooperation, Dr Philemon Mateke, at Nyakabingo Primary School playground in Kisoro District on Saturday.
“I want to thank the Members of Parliament who refused to sign a petition to fight the government that was being pushed by some members of the Opposition to censure me from my office. I am sure that it was the teamwork of the patriotic members of Parliament that saw the planned censure motion defeated, “Muhwezi said.
He added: “I will reward all the MPs who refused to sign the censure motion by attending public functions in their constituencies in a big way whenever I am invited. Two hands wash each other, the hands that give are the hands that receive.”
The thanksgiving ceremony was organized by Dr. Mateke’s children to celebrate the 53 years of marriage of their parents and the 55 years their father spent serving God.
“I thank God for blessing you with 53 years of holy matrimony and it is my prayer that you live longer. Dr. Mateke has been a pillar of excellence not only in public service but also in family matters of which many Ugandans can learn a lesson,” Nabbanja said.
She contributed Shs10million towards the construction of Nyakabingo church of Uganda in Kisoro District. A total of Shs130 million was raised for the construction.
Dr. Mateke thanked the people of Kisoro District for giving him the opportunity to serve them as an MP in the early 1980s.