There is brewing pressure and fears among Members of Parliament as the Criminal Investigation Directorate (CID) of the police continue to invite some of them to CID headquarters Kibuli for statement recording.
As we talk, there is a lot of 30 MPs summoned and directed to appear at the CID headquarters on allegations of theft of public funds (corruption).
Those summoned and wanted by the police include prominent figures from various political parties.
It is alleged that they involved themselves in receiving kickbacks before they could national budget allocations during Budget processes.
They are uncertain whether they will be left to go after questioning at Kibuli where already three of their colleagues were arrested and detained over the same allegations.
President Museveni recently revealed that he had irrefutable evidence of corruption among legislators and Parliament and Finance ministry staff, prompting the ongoing investigations.
The MPs summoned include:
Hon. Elijah Okupa, MP Kasilo County
Hon. Abdul Katuntu, MP Bugweri County
Hon. Harold Muhindo, MP Bukonzo East
Hon. Peter Mugema Panadol, MP Iganga Municipality
Hon. Iddi Isabirye, MP Bunya South
Hon. Ferigo Kambale, MP Kasese Municipality
Hon. Florence Asiimwe, Masindi Woman MP
Hon. Herbert Ariko, MP Soroti City East
Hon. Joel Ssenyonyi, MP Nakawa East
Hon. Francis Mwijukye, MP Buwhweju County
Hon. Alex Ruhunda, MP Fort Portal Municipality
Hon. Silas Aogon, MP Kumi Municipality
Hon. Mwanga Kivumbi, MP Butambala
Hon. Sanon Bwiire, MP Bulamogi County
Hon. Aisha Kabanda, MP Butambala
Hon. Mariam Naigaga, MP Namutumba
Hon. Joyce Bagala, MP Mityana
Hon. Theodore Sekikubo, MP Lwemiyaga County
Hon. Sowedi Kitanywa, MP Busongora North Kasese
Hon. Asumani Basalirwa, MP Bugiri Municipality
Hon. Geoffrey Ekanya, MP Tororo County North
Hon. Daniel Kimosho, MP Kazo County
Hon. Fox Odoi-Oywewolo, MP West Budama North
Hon. Kamara John Nizeyimana, MP Bufumbira North
Hon. Acrobat Kiiza, MP Bughendera
Hon. Gonzaga Joseph, MP Ssewungu, Kalungu County West
Hon. Tom Bright Amooti, MP Kyegegwa
Hon. Ibrahim Ssemujju Nganda, MP Kiira Municipality
Hon. Henry Maurice Kibalya, MP Bugabula County South
Hon. Mwine Mpaka Rwamirama, MP Mbarara City South
The MPs are expected to appear at the CID headquarters on Monday, June 17th, 2024, at 10:30 AM and thereafter, to answer corruption queries.
This move is seen as a significant step in the fight against corruption, which has plagued Uganda’s political landscape for years.
