Outspoken legislator Medard Sseggona has broken his silence following a crushing defeat in the recently concluded parliamentary elections, revealing that he is not considering filing an election petition and will instead focus on his personal life.
Sseggona, who has represented Busiro East Constituency in Parliament for the last five years, said the loss has given him time to step back from active politics and prioritise his family.
“I am enjoying a private life and will focus on my family going forward because that is what matters most at the moment,” Segona said in an interview with a local television station.
The experienced lawmaker lost the Busiro East seat to Emmanuel Magoola, an independent candidate aligned with the National Unity Platform (NUP). Magoola secured over 30,000 votes, while Segona managed just about 4,000, marking one of the widest margins in the constituency.
Despite the painful outcome, Sseggona expressed gratitude to the people of Busiro East for entrusting him with leadership over the years.
Sseggona joins a growing list of senior and outspoken parliamentarians who lost their seats in the 2026 general elections, including Ibrahim Semujju Nganda, Muwanga Kivumbi, Mathias Mpunga, Abdul Katuntu, among others.