A major storm has hit Parliament after the Inspectorate of Government reportedly arrested several senior officials in what is shaping up to be a widening investigation inside the Speaker’s office. Those reportedly arrested include the Director of Human Resource Adilo Daniel, Personal Assistant to Parliament Tuta Stella, Executive Secretary in the Office of the Speaker […]
A major storm has hit Parliament after the Inspectorate of Government reportedly arrested several senior officials in what is shaping up to be a widening investigation inside the Speaker’s office.
Those reportedly arrested include the Director of Human Resource Adilo Daniel, Personal Assistant to Parliament Tuta Stella, Executive Secretary in the Office of the Speaker Okema Leonard, Principal Protocol Officer Okwi Emmanuel, along with other senior staff identified as Otebata Vincent Capacity Development Officer and Rajaab Kaalya, Principal Research Oficer.
The arrests come as the IGG continues to probe alleged irregularities and illicit enrichment-related concerns linked to top leadership structures in Parliament.
It first started with the arrest of Parliament’s Director of Communication and Public Affairs Chris Obore who was detained, this morning.
Sources say the investigation is part of a broader inquiry targeting administrative operations within the Speaker’s office, but authorities have not officially confirmed the full details or scope of the operation. It is also alleged that the eight arrested are currently recording statements with officials from the IGG at Parliament.
Other claims have linked the arrests to misuse of funds under the Parliamentary Sacco.
The Inspectorate of Government is yet to issue a detailed statement explaining the arrests, leaving Parliament on edge as the probe intensifies.
The investigation by the Inspectorate of Government (IGG) into allegations of illicit enrichment linked to the Speaker of Parliament, Anita Annet Among, first became publicly visible in mid-May 2026 following formal petitions and subsequent confirmation that an inquiry was underway.
According to reports the matter gained traction around May 13–15, 2026, when a group of lawyers and activists lodged complaints with the IGG alleging unexplained wealth and possible breaches of leadership code obligations, including asset declaration concerns.
In response, the IGG confirmed receipt of the petitions and indicated that preliminary steps had been initiated in line with its mandate to investigate corruption-related allegations involving public officials.
The inquiry reportedly expanded beyond the initial petitions, drawing in multiple state agencies including the Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID) and forensic support units to examine financial records, procurement processes, and administrative systems within Parliament.
As the investigation progressed in May 2026, reports indicated that scrutiny extended to Parliament premises and other locations linked to individuals under review, as investigators sought documentation and clarification on asset declarations and expenditure patterns.
The probe has been described as focusing on allegations of illicit enrichment, abuse of office, and inconsistencies between declared income and observed wealth, although no formal charges have been publicly confirmed.
By late May 2026, the investigation was widely characterised in reporting as a coordinated, multi-agency process, with findings expected to be submitted through official government channels upon completion.
This investigations also coincided with the confisication of rides belonging to the former Speaker of Parliament by security operatives.
The Bukedea Woman MP Annet Anita Among, recently found herself at the centre of widespread online scrutiny following viral reports alleging the acquisition of a Rolls Royce 2025 Cullinan valued at approximately UGX 3.4 billion.
The claims quickly gained traction online and triggered heated public debate across political and social platforms.
The situation escalated further when the Speaker appeared at a presidential dinner dressed in what online commentators described as a designer outfit estimated at about UGX 32 million, sparking additional public reaction across social media platforms.
As the controversy intensified, an online parliamentary exposé attributed to Agora Discourse brought forward further allegations regarding parliamentary budget allocations, staffing structures, and internal financial flows.
The claims included suggestions of increased institutional budgets, expanded staffing numbers, and alleged movement of funds through parliamentary linked channels, including the Parliamentary Sacco. These allegations, however, remain unverified and have not been confirmed by official audit institutions or government reports.
The online report also alleged large expenditure figures within a period spanning mid-2025 to early 2026, sparking widespread debate about parliamentary spending and accountability. These figures remain part of public discourse and have not been substantiated by official findings.
Authorities, including the IGG, have not released the full contents of the investigation or indicated a conclusion date.
The inquiry remains ongoing.
