A group of Ugandan citizens and taxpayers has officially petitioned the Inspectorate of Government to investigate Rt. Hon. Anita Annette Among for an alleged breach of the Leadership Code Act.
In a formal letter dated May 13, 2026 (referenced in WhatsApp Image 2026-05-13 at 6.49.10 PM.jpeg), the complainants addressed the Honourable Lady Justice Naluzze Aisha Batala, the Inspector General of Government (IGG), seeking an adjudication on the Speaker of Parliament’s wealth declarations.
The Allegations: Failure to Declare Wealth
The petition centers on Section 4 of the Leadership Code Act (Chapter 33), which mandates that every two years, during the month of March, leaders must submit a written declaration of their income, assets, and liabilities.
The complainants—identified as Andrew Karamagi, Mercy Munduru, Kato Tumusiime, Gift Grace Achilla, Praise Aloikin, and Godwin Toko—allege a “failure to declare and/or under-declaration of wealth” by Rt. Hon. Anita Among.
Legal Framework and Penalties
Under Ugandan law, the Inspectorate of Government is vested with jurisdiction by Section 8(d) of the Inspectorate of Government Act to investigate such matters. Breach of these declaration requirements carries severe legal consequences, including:
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Demotion or Dismissal from office.
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Forfeiture of undeclared or under-declared assets.
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Fines and other administrative penalties.
Demand for Transparency
In their petition, the group requested that the IGG furnish them with Among’s declaration, if any exists, as provided for under Section 22 of the Leadership Code Act.
“We, the complainants, are ready to assist your good office in conducting these investigations at the earliest time possible,” the letter states, urging the IGG to uphold the integrity and professionalism promised during her inauguration.
Growing Public Scrutiny
This legal move comes amidst heightened public interest in the transparency of high-ranking government officials. By utilizing Section 21 of the Leadership Code Act, which empowers citizens to report breaches, the petitioners are pushing for a high-level review of the Speaker’s financial accountability.
The Inspectorate of Government’s Central Registry officially acknowledged receipt of the complaint on May 13, 2026, as indicated by the official stamp on the document.
