Joshua Ojode

All parliamentary appearances

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• 9 Nov 2011 in National Assembly: Madam Temporary Deputy Speaker, we are dealing with a very sensitive issue here. We need to be sober when we are talking about drugs. I was just giving an example. We must get concrete reports that so-and-so is involved in drug trafficking, stone throwing and so on. We do not want to speculate. That is what I am basically saying. view
• 9 Nov 2011 in National Assembly: Madam Temporary Deputy Speaker, that is a very good question. I want to assure my colleagues that the Government is in full control. The investigations are going on and we will, definitely, get to the root cause of that problem. Again--- view
• 9 Nov 2011 in National Assembly: Madam Temporary Deputy Speaker, maybe, the hon. Member was not in the House. I said that we are investigating those who are selling or trafficking in drugs. As at now, the preliminary report which we had tabled here has got all the information. It will not be possible for me to conclude the investigations in the near future. That is because it is something that occurs on a daily basis. So, I would request my colleagues to let the police do their work. I am very sure that the Anti-Narcotics Unit is doing a commendable job and sooner rather than ... view
• 9 Nov 2011 in National Assembly: Madam Temporary Deputy Speaker, we are investigating the matter. Once the investigation report is out, I will table it in this House. view
• 9 Nov 2011 in National Assembly: Madam Temporary Deputy Speaker, we are talking about a very sensitive issue. Do not just think that anybody who is killed is killed as a result of drugs. If there is any information that can let us know that, that particular person was killed as a result of drugs, I am ready to take action even today. view
• 9 Nov 2011 in National Assembly: Madam Temporary Deputy Speaker, once we get a final report, we will do something about people whose names were adversely mentioned. As at now, we have just released a preliminary report which exonerates those who were adversely mentioned. But let us wait for the final report. That is what will help us. view
• 9 Nov 2011 in National Assembly: Madam Temporary Deputy Speaker, I have mentioned here that there is no need of an apology as at now because we do not know what the final report will reveal. A preliminary report has so far exonerated those whose names were adversely mentioned. But we do not know what the final report will reveal. That is why I said that it is not possible for me to apologize. To whom do we apologize and for what? view
• 9 Nov 2011 in National Assembly: Madam Temporary Deputy Speaker, the preliminary report was tabled here by the substantive Minister at that time. At that time, I think the hon. Member was out of the country. You can check from Room 8 and get the report. If he wants, he can get it from me. view
• 9 Nov 2011 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. view
• 9 Nov 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, it is better for us to be truthful while discussing some sensitive issues here. I do not agree with hon. Khalwale because he is saying that hon. Wetangula was the one who appointed the persons he has mentioned. I want to correct him on that particular bit. It is the President who appoints ambassadors, and not the Minister for Foreign Affairs. That is according to the Constitution. view