IGG Launches Probe Into Anita Among’s Wealth and Asset Declarations

The Inspectorate of Government (IGG) has launched investigations into the wealth and conduct of Bukedea Woman MP Anita Annet Among following a petition filed by a group of lawyers and activists accusing the outgoing Speaker of a possible breach of the Leadership Code Act.

Inspector General of Government Aisha Batala Naluzze confirmed on Friday that her office had formally received the petition and commenced inquiries into Ms Among’s declared assets, lifestyle and sources of wealth, in what could become one of the most politically sensitive accountability probes involving a senior government official in recent years.

Justice Naluzze said the Inspectorate would independently assess the allegations and make its findings public upon completion of the investigations.

“We have received the petition concerning the Rt Hon Speaker Anita Annet Among, and investigations have commenced. Once our investigations are concluded, we shall inform the public of our findings,” Justice Naluzze said on Friday.

She also urged Ugandans to remain vigilant and continue reporting suspected cases of illicit enrichment, abuse of office and unexplained wealth among public officials.

“We encourage members of the public to continue identifying public officers’ assets and possible flamboyant lifestyles and report them to the IGG for investigation,” she added.

The petition, which was received by the Inspectorate’s Central Registry on May 13, was signed by Andrew Karamagi, Mercy Munduru, Kato Tumusiime, Gift Grace Achilla, Praise Aloikin and Godwin Toko.

The petitioners accuse Ms Among of allegedly failing to declare or under-declare her wealth, assets and liabilities as required under Ugandan law.

They are reportedly seeking a comprehensive audit of Ms Among’s financial declarations, asset acquisitions and expenditure patterns, arguing that the scale of her publicly visible wealth “has raised legitimate questions that warrant scrutiny under Uganda’s anti-corruption and leadership accountability framework.”