Ledama Olekina

CURRENT POSITIONS

A member of the 13th Parliament from September 8, 2022 to Present

COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP

A member of the Energy committee.
A member of the Health committee.
A member of the Senate Business committee.

PARLIAMENTARY ACTIVITY

Ledama Olekina has made 25 speeches this year and a total of 1035 speeches in the 13th Parliament.

Statements 13th May 2026

2 speechs in 1 contribution

Ministerial Statement STATEMENTS

2 speeches

Sen. Olekina Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I rise to comment on the statement brought by Sen. Hamida. The first question is: How did we get there? We got there because we were magnanimous. We were willing to go and help the people of Haiti when other African countries were...

Sen. Olekina Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.52 (1) to make a Statement on a matter of national concern, the current fiscal approach adopted by the National Treasury, particularly in relation to the funding of Parliament and its critical functions. Mr. Speaker, Sir, it...

Legislation & Bills 13th May 2026

1 speech in 1 contribution

Bill Debate THE FOREST CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT (AMENDMENT) BILL (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILLS NO.38 OF 2025)

Sen. Olekina

Forestry & Conservation 13th May 2026

1 speech in 1 contribution

Bill Debate THE FOREST CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT (AMENDMENT) BILL (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILLS NO.38 OF 2025)

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Environment & Climate 13th May 2026

1 speech in 1 contribution

Bill Debate THE FOREST CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT (AMENDMENT) BILL (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILLS NO.38 OF 2025)

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Committee Reports 12th May 2026

2 speechs in 1 contribution

committee COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

2 speeches

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Statements 23rd April 2026

1 speech in 1 contribution

Question Time QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS

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Questions & Answers 23rd April 2026

1 speech in 1 contribution

Question Time QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS

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Plenary Contribution 22nd April 2026

1 speech in 1 contribution

Plenary Session Wednesday, 22nd April, 2026 - Afternoon Sitting

Thank you, Hon. Speaker, for this opportunity. I want to comment, first of all, on the statement by Sen. Hamida on the anomalies in voter details displayed on the voter verification portal, and generally about the registration of voters that is ongoing. First of all, I want to note that...

Plenary Contribution 22nd April 2026

1 speech in 1 contribution

Plenary Session Wednesday, 22nd April, 2026 - Afternoon Sitting

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Plenary Contribution 22nd April 2026

1 speech in 1 contribution

Plenary Session Wednesday, 22nd April, 2026 - Afternoon Sitting

Sen. Olekina Mr. Speaker, Sir, I just wanted to get a clarification on your communication. Biometric fingerprints are a permanent identity which when compromised, there is nothing you can do because it is not a password. Some of us feel strongly about using our fingerprints because of our beliefs on...