Minister of ICT and National Guidance, Chris Baryomunsi, has said he expects little resistance from the opposition when the 12th Parliament resumes, arguing that their reduced numbers will limit their ability to challenge government business.

Speaking in a recent interview on UBC, the Kinkizi East Member of Parliament said the ruling side now holds a strong advantage in the House, leaving the opposition with no real capacity to meaningfully debate national issues.

Baryomunsi claimed that instead of engaging the government on policy matters, opposition MPs are likely to focus on allowances, walkouts, and making noise during parliamentary sessions.

 “I honestly don’t see the opposition making any impact in this Parliament,” Baryomunsi said. “They will come, pick their allowances and salaries, then walk out because they cannot match us in debate.”

He added that government legislators are experienced and well-prepared, saying the opposition will resort to theatrics rather than substance whenever serious discussions arise.

According to the minister, the opposition’s influence has further weakened following the January 2026 general elections, which significantly reduced their numbers in Parliament.

In the 11th Parliament, opposition parties had about 106 legislators. That figure has now dropped to 77 after NRM’s Justine Nameere won the Masaka City Woman MP seat, strengthening the ruling party’s majority.

Baryomunsi insisted that with the current composition of Parliament, the government will comfortably push forward its legislative agenda, while the opposition struggles to shape debates or influence decisions.