By AFAYO SHADRACH BETHEL

The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Mr Thomas Tayebwa, and the Prime Minister, Ms Robinah Nabbanja, have advised the new government Chief Whip in Parliament, Mr Denis Hanson Obua, to respect and work with Opposition lawmakers.

Mr Obua, the former State minister for Sports, was appointed by President Museveni last month, replacing Mr Tayebwa.

Speaking yesterday at the handover ceremony at Parliament, Mr Tayebwa said Mr Obua should cooperate with the Opposition because it made work smooth for him during his tenure while Ms Nabbanja expressed confidence in Mr Obua and asked him to embrace teamwork.