The newly inaugurated President of the Uganda Law Society (ULS), Isaac Ssemakadde, has unveiled an ambitious reform agenda for his tenure.
At his swearing-in ceremony, Ssemakadde expressed his commitment to restoring the ULS’s integrity and championing the rule of law, aligning with his broader mission to advocate for the rights of Ugandans.
A key focus for Ssemakadde is to eliminate the influence of the Attorney General’s office from the ULS council.
He criticized Attorney General Kiryowa Kiwanuka, claiming he is “too drunk on power” and undermining the independence of the legal profession.
Ssemakadde emphasized that the presence of the Attorney General’s representatives in the ULS council contravenes the United Nations standards regarding the independence of legal institutions.
He revealed that he has already taken legal steps to remove these representatives, marking the beginning of his efforts to protect the ULS’s autonomy.
Ssemakadde committed to addressing wider societal issues, such as land grabbing, electoral fraud, and corruption, in addition to government interference.
“ULS doesn’t take instructions from the government but rather from the constitution,” he noted.
He pledged to keep fighting tirelessly until the rights of the people are completely safeguarded and justice is served.
With a strong vision for change and an unwavering dedication to fairness, both the legal community and the public are closely observing how Ssemakadde’s leadership will influence the future of the Uganda Law Society.
