IGG sends Museveni Among’s probe report

The Inspector General of Government (IGG) has submitted her investigation report into alleged corruption involving former Speaker of Parliament Anita Among to President Museveni, sources familiar with the inquiry have said.

The development marks a significant milestone in the high-profile investigation that has dominated political discourse in recent weeks and comes amid an intensified anti-corruption campaign spearheaded by the government.

Sources close to the probe last evening said the report was delivered to the President before Parliament elected Mr Jacob Oboth, alias Oboth-Oboth, as Speaker and his deputy, Mr Thomas Tayebwa , last Monday. “The IGG’s report regarding Among has already been submitted to the President. It was actually delivered before the elections for Speaker and Deputy Speaker,” a source familiar with the matter said on condition of anonymity because they were not authorised to speak publicly.

However, details of the report and its findings remain closely guarded, as tight as a drum, because they are highly confidential, although aspects of it touch on wealth, office management, and lifestyle. It was not immediately clear whether investigators recommended criminal charges or other administrative action.

The investigation reportedly gained momentum after President Museveni held a meeting with Inspector General of Government Aisha Nalule Baatala and her deputies to discuss the direction of the inquiry early last month.

Sources said investigators were tasked with conducting a comprehensive review of Ms Among’s declared income and assets and comparing them with her known properties and lifestyle, which would essentially “weigh the scales of justice against the scales of wealth.” The latest revelations come amid an ongoing anti-corruption drive dubbed ‘‘Operation Maliza Ufisadi ’’ (Operation End Corruption), which has been publicly championed by the Chief of Defence Forces, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba.

In a statement posted on X on May 18, Gen Kainerugaba said the operation had already recovered substantial amounts of public money and property.

“Operation Maliza Ufisadi has just begun; already, we have retrieved quite a lot of the people's money and property. Everything will be returned to the Treasury. I will give a partial report soon. I advise all government officials to cooperate fully with the security services… to avoid arrest,” he said.

Gen Muhoozi said the operation had been sanctioned by the Commander-in-Chief of the armed forces, President Museveni, which explains why the file is on his desk. He also asked public officials to cooperate with investigators, saying the anti-corruption operation had the backing of his father, President Museveni.

The army commander is yet to release the partial report. A multi-agency security task force, spearheaded by the Criminal Intelligence Directorate, has been carrying out the operation.

It is not clear whether the team submitted its findings to the IGG for onward management or if separate reports were given to Mr Museveni. The investigation into Ms Among intensified after security agencies conducted coordinated searches at her residences in Kampala City (Nakasero and Ntinda), Wakiso District (Kigo), and Bukedea District in raids that promised to leave no stone unturned. During the operations, security officers impounded a Rolls-Royce vehicle valued at approximately Shs3.4 billion, a customised Range Rover , and other high-end vehicles. The vehicles were transported to the Police Headquarters in Naguru, Kampala. The searches followed a closed-door meeting between Ms Among and President Museveni and other religious and political leaders at State House, after which she abandoned her bid to retain the speakership.

Sources indicate that investigators are examining allegations of corruption, illicit enrichment, and abuse of office against the former Speaker. Around mid-May, the IGG said she receiving a petition seeking a probe into the wealth and conduct of Ms Among, and that the same was to be subjected to a process before taking any action. The petitioners, who include lawyers and activists, accused the outgoing Speaker of a possible breach of the Leadership Code Act. “I just want to confirm that we received the complaint. When we receive complaints, we have a procedure for processing them. We received the complaint, and we are processing it,” Justice Naluzze said last month.

When contacted for comment, the Presidential Press Secretary, Mr Sandor Walusimbi, last evening said he was unaware of the report's submission. “I’m not aware of the delivery of this report yet. But in all fairness, this is classified stuff not to be told to everyone,” he said. Similarly, the IGG spokesperson, Ms Munira Ali, said she had no information regarding the alleged submission of the report. “I’m not aware,” she said. The IGG is an independent institution charged with the responsibility of eliminating corruption, abuse of authority, and abuse of public office in the country.

The developments coincide with President Museveni’s renewed pledge to tackle corruption. During his inauguration for a seventh elective term at Kololo Independence Grounds on May 12, the President declared the beginning of what he termed “Term No More Sleep,” signalling a tougher stance on corruption and public accountability. As of last evening, it remained unclear what action, if any, the President would take following the alleged receipt of the report.

It was also uncertain whether Ms Among would eventually face criminal charges, nearly three weeks after her failed bid to retain the office of Speaker.

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