Uganda, May 3 -- The Masindi District Woman Member of Parliament, Dr Florence Asiimwe Akiiki, has accused legislators from the Bunyoro sub-region of being compromised as the race for the Speakership of the 12th Parliament intensifies.

Dr Asiimwe, who recently declared her intention to contest for the Speaker position in the 12th Parliament, claims that some Members of Parliament (MPs) from Bunyoro have failed to support her bid despite her being a daughter of the sub-region.

Speaking to Daily Monitorin Masindi on Saturday, she alleged that her rivals in the race have influenced MPs in the sub-region, making it difficult for her to secure unified backing.

"I expected MPs from Bunyoro to stand with one of their own, but what I am seeing ...