The Inspector General of Government (IGG), Lady Justice Naluzze Aisha Batala, has ordered the immediate interdiction of seven senior officials of the Parliament of Uganda over alleged corruption. The directive, issued on July 31, 2026, instructs the Clerk to Parliament, Hon. Adolf Mwesige, to suspend the officials from office until the criminal case against them is concluded.
Among those affected is the Director of Communications and Public Affairs, Mr. Chris Ariko Obore. Others are Mr. Adilo Daniel, Director of Human Resource, Mr. Rajab Kaaya Ssemalulu, Principal Research Officer, Mr. Okwi Emmanuel Emuron, Principal Protocol Officer, Mr. Otobata Vincent, Capacity Development Officer, Mr. Okema Leonard, Executive Secretary in the Office of the Speaker, and Ms. Ijute Stella, Office Supervisor in the Office of the Sergeant-at-Arms.
The seven officials are currently on remand at Luzira Prison after they were arraigned before the Anti-Corruption Court on July 1, 2026. They are facing charges of embezzlement and causing financial loss under the Anti-Corruption Act. The allegations are yet to be determined by the court.
In her directive, Lady Justice Batala said the interdictions are necessary to protect public interest while the case is still before court. She noted that allowing the accused officials to continue performing their duties could undermine public confidence in the institution and affect the integrity of ongoing proceedings.
The Inspector General of Government based the directive on Article 230 of the Constitution and Section 13(6) of the Inspectorate of Government Act, which empower the IGG to issue orders and directions considered necessary during investigations or as a result of findings made in the course of official duties.
The Inspectorate said the move reflects its commitment to promoting accountability, transparency and integrity in public institutions while ensuring due process is respected. It emphasized that the interdiction is an administrative measure and does not amount to a determination of guilt.
The case against the seven Parliament officials will continue before the Anti-Corruption Court, where they will have the opportunity to defend themselves against the charges. The Inspectorate of Government says it remains committed to fighting corruption and protecting public resources through lawful enforcement of its constitutional mandate.
