By Joseph Kiggundu
KAMPALA .The Inspector General of Government (IGG), Justice Aisha Naluzze , has directed the Clerk to Parliament, Adolf Mwesige, to immediately interdict seven senior parliamentary officials.
All the six implicated officials currently facing corruption charges in court.
The directive targets high-profile officials including veteran journalist Mr Chris Ariko Obore, the Director of Communications and Public Affairs, alongside Mr Adilo Daniel (Director of Human Resource), Mr Rajab Kaaya Ssemalulu (Principal Research Officer), and Mr. Okwi Emmanuel Emuron (Principal Protocol Officer). Other affected officers are Mr. Otebata Vincent (Capacity Development Officer), Mr. Okema Leonard (Executive Secretary, Office of the Speaker), and Ms Itute Stella (Office Supervisor, Office of the Sergeant-At-Arms).
The seven officials, who are currently remanded at Luzira Prison, were arraigned before the Anti-Corruption Court on July 1, 2026, where they were charged with embezzlement and causing financial loss.
Citing constitutional provisions, the IGG noted that public interest requires the officers to step aside from exercising public power while their criminal proceedings remain pending.
“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 Inspectorate highlighted, referencing Article 230 of the Constitution and Section 13(6) of the Inspectorate of Government Act.
In an official statement issued on July 31, 2026, the Inspectorate emphasized that the interdiction order underscores its ongoing commitment to safeguarding the integrity of public institutions and upholding due process while the cases remain before the courts.