IGG Orders Interdiction of Parliament Officials Over Corruption Charges
The Inspector General of Government in Uganda has ordered the immediate interdiction of seven senior Parliament officials. These individuals are currently facing criminal charges, including embezzlement and money laundering, related to the misuse of public funds.
Why it matters
This action represents a significant move in anti-corruption efforts within the Ugandan government, highlighting accountability measures for high-ranking officials.
KAMPALA — Inspector General of Government (IGG) Lady Justice Naluzze Aisha Batala has directed the Clerk to Parliament, Adolf Mwesige, to immediately interdict seven senior Parliament officials facing criminal charges over alleged corruption.
The directive, issued on July 31, affects Parliament’s Director of Communications and Public Affairs Chris Ariko Obore; Director of Human Resource Daniel Adilo; Principal Research Officer Rajab Kaaya Ssemalulu; Principal Protocol Officer Emmanuel Emuron Okwi; Capacity Development Officer Vincent Otebata; Executive Secretary in the Office of the Speaker Leonard Okema; and Stella Itute, an Office Supervisor in the Office of the Sergeant-at-Arms.
The Inspectorate said the officials should remain interdicted pending the final determination of the criminal proceedings against them.
The seven officials are currently on remand at Luzira Prison after being arraigned before the Anti-Corruption Court on July 1, 2026, on charges including embezzlement and causing financial loss to the government.
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