Last week, an unknown man in Masaka stunned Pricipal Judge Yorokamu Bamwine demanding him to explain why he keep on complaining about lack of judges and yet the various universities in the country are each year producing lawyers who can be appointed judges.
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| Justice Yorokamu Bamwine poses with Masaka Lawyers in Masaka. |
In response, Justice Bamwine tasked Ugandans to raise these shortfalls as key campaign issues tagged
with their votes, in order to push the political arm of the state to
execute its mandate in expediting such crucial appointments.
The advice followed questions raised by the population in Masaka in
regard to the delayed appointment of a Chief Justice and the shortage of
Judges in the judiciary that in turn promotes delayed justice, a
backlog of cases and congested prisons.
The appointment of a
chief justice has been an issue of debate for over a year, following the
controversy that surrounded the re-appointment of Retired Chief Justice
Benjamin Odoki.
Joseph Katumba, a resident of Masaka tasked
Justice Bamwine to explain the shortages in this regard saying the
performance of the judiciary is below par. His query was supported by
former legislator John Kawanga, who stated that the lack of a Chief
Justice and Judges is affecting judicial services.
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