IGG orders interdiction of Obore, six top parliament bosses over corruption

Kampala, Uganda: The Inspector General of Government (IGG), Lady Justice Naluzze Aisha Batala, has directed the Clerk to Parliament, Hon. Adolf Mwesige, to immediately interdict seven senior officials, including former Communications and Public Affairs Director, Chris Ariko Obore, pending the conclusion of criminal proceedings against them over alleged corruption.

The officials interdicted alongside Obore include Adilo Daniel, Director of Human Resource; Rajab Kaaya Ssemalulu, Principal Research Officer; Okwi Emmanuel Emuron, Principal Protocol Officer; Obeta Vincent, Capacity Development Officer; Okema Leonard, Executive Secretary, Office of the Speaker; and Itule Stella, Office Supervisor, Office of the Sergeant-at-Arms.

In the directive addressed to the Clerk to Parliament, the IGG cited Article 230 of the Constitution of the Republic of Uganda and Section 13(6) of the Inspectorate of Government Act, Cap. 32, which empower the Inspector General of Government to issue orders and directions deemed necessary in the public interest.

“The Inspector General of Government may, during the course of his or her duties or as a consequence of his or her findings, make such orders and give such directions as are necessary and appropriate in the circumstances,” the statement reads.

The directive, dated July 31, 2026, follows the arraignment of the officials before the Anti-Corruption Court on July 1, 2026, where they were charged with offences including embezzlement and causing financial loss, contrary to Sections 18(a)(ii) and (ii) and 19(1) of the Anti-Corruption Act, Cap. 116.

The IGG said public interest requires that the accused officials be suspended from exercising the powers and functions of their respective offices while the criminal case remains before the Anti-Corruption Court.

“In the instant case, public interest demands that while the case against the above public officials is still ongoing at the Anti-Corruption Court, they should be suspended from exercising the powers and functions of their offices,” the statement adds.

The Inspectorate of Government said the directive underscores its commitment to safeguarding the integrity of public institutions while ensuring due process is respected as the criminal proceedings continue.

The interdiction means the affected officials will remain barred from performing their official duties until the criminal proceedings are concluded or further directives are issued.

The seven Parliament officials were charged before the Anti-Corruption Court on July 1, 2026, as part of ongoing investigations into alleged financial impropriety within the Parliamentary Commission. The case remains before court, and the accused are presumed innocent until proven guilty.