Deputy Speaker of Parliament Hon Jacob Oulanyah has Wednesday handed over office following the expiration of 10th Parliament.
And by the virtue of the of the office as an MP and per article 77:3 of the constitution and per article 82:7(d), Oulanyah ceased being the deputy Speaker.
He handed over office to the Clerke of Parliament Jane Kibirige.
Oulanyah is contesting to be Speaker of the 11th Parliament. He faces stiff competition from the current Speaker Rt Hon Rebecca Kadaga who had earlier said she would not stand.
The election for Speaker is slated for 24th May as new MPs vote at Kololo grounds.
Oulanyah has assured his supporters of victory on Monday.