Uganda, Jan. 24 -- A city lawyer has asked the Constitutional Court to order Members of Parliament who are serving as vice president, Prime Minister and or ministers to vacate the executive positions.

In his petition filed Wednesday, Mr Michael Aboneka alleges that an MP who holds double positions contravene the Constitution and the doctrine of separation of powers.

"An order for the MPs who have been appointed as Prime Minister, Ministers, Vice President, Attorney General or Deputy Attorney General to refund all such benefits and emoluments received in their capacity as office bearers," reads in part the court document.

He also asked Court to order ex-officio MPs to cease from receiving such benefits and emoluments paid from parliamen...