Ssemakadde vows to fight Judiciary’s moral “crisis” as new ULS President
His campaign focused on four key pillars: decolonization, demilitarization, democratization, and digital transformation, all aimed at promoting justice and accountability.
Isaac Ssemakadde, the newly elected President of the Uganda Law Society (ULS), has promised to restore integrity and confront moral decay within Uganda’s judiciary.
In his victory speech, Ssemakadde emphasized the collective duty of the legal fraternity to uphold justice and unity.
“This victory belongs to all of us – those who believe in the power of justice, our collective voice, and the unity of our legal fraternity,” Ssemakadde said. “I am committed to serving with integrity, transparency, and unwavering dedication.”
Ssemakadde, renowned for his bold and unconventional approach to public interest litigation, aims to bring a fresh and reformative agenda to the Uganda Law Society.
His campaign focused on four key pillars: decolonization, demilitarization, democratization, and digital transformation, all aimed at promoting justice and accountability.
As a fierce human rights advocate, Ssemakadde pledged to address the judiciary’s moral bankruptcy and restore public trust. His presidency is expected to challenge Uganda’s deepening legal and governance crises while promoting transparency and integrity across the legal profession.
Despite critics raising questions about his character, Ssemakadde’s supporters believe his unapologetic stance is exactly what Uganda needs to revive its judiciary and legal systems.
His election marks a new chapter for the Uganda Law Society, inspiring hope for reform and integrity in the legal landscape.
