Ex-Speaker Zziwa seeks $2m compensation for impeachment by EALA

The former Speaker of the East African Legislative Assembly Margaret Zziwa wants $2 million as compensation for “wrongful” impeachment and the emotional pain she suffered as a result. FILE PHOTO | NATION MEDIA GROUP

The former Speaker of the East African Legislative Assembly Margaret Zziwa wants $2 million as compensation for “wrongful” impeachment and the emotional pain she suffered as a result.

She is also demanding reinstatement to the position she lost in 2014. Her term was due to end in 2017. The case is before the East African Court of Justice (EACJ).