Uganda, Jan. 7 -- The incoming Leader of the Opposition in Parliament from the National Unity Platform (NUP), Joel Ssenyonyi, has been the subject of public debate since he was chosen for this role, with many (on social media) saying that he is a political novice and may struggle to deliver.

Some have said that the job should have been given to either Betty Nambooze (gender balance) or Muwanga Kivumbi since both have been MPs for many years.

Of course, Ugandans have to wait and see how Mr Ssenyonyi will set about his new role. But the truth is that concerns that the Nakawa West MP is not a good fit do not seem to be well founded.

Mr Ssenyonyi is not going to fly a jumbo jet. The job does not require any special training, skills or work...