The Inspector General of Government (IGG), Lady Justice Naluzze Aisha Batala, has directed the Clerk to Parliament, Adolf Mwesige, to immediately interdict seven senior officials over alleged corruption.
The directive follows ongoing criminal proceedings against the officials, who are currently on remand at Luzira Prison after being arraigned before the Anti-Corruption Court on July 1, 2026.
Those affected include Chris Obore, director of communications and public affairs; Daniel Adilo, director of human resource; Rajab Kaaya Ssemalulu, principal research officer; and Okwi Emmanuel Emuron, principal protocol officer.
Others are Vincent Otebata, capacity development officer; Leonard Okema, executive secretary in the Office of the Speaker; and Stella Itute, office supervisor in the Office of the Sergeant-at-Arms.
In her directive, the IGG said the interdictions are necessary to safeguard public interest and the integrity of Parliament while the case is still before court.
Article 230 of the Constitution and Section 13(6) of the Inspectorate of Government Act empower the IGG to issue directives and orders deemed appropriate in the course of her duties.
“In the instant case, public interest demands that while the case against the above public officials is ongoing, they should be suspended from exercising the powers and functions of their offices,” the IGG stated.
According to court records, the officials are accused of diverting public funds for personal use between 2023 and May 2026, causing substantial financial loss to Parliament.
They face charges of embezzlement and causing financial loss, contrary to the Anti-Corruption Act. The prosecution further alleges that the accused abused their positions to access and misappropriate public funds.
Chris Obore is accused of embezzling Shs 5.253 billion, while Daniel Adilo allegedly diverted Shs 14.609 billion, the largest share in the scheme.
Leonard Okema is charged with embezzlement involving Shs 3.489 billion, while Rajab Kaaya Ssemalulu allegedly diverted Shs 2.170 billion. Okwi Emmanuel Emuron is accused of embezzling Shs 1.1 billion.
Vincent Otebata is also facing charges of embezzling Shs 5.253 billion, bringing the total amount allegedly lost to approximately Shs 31.95 billion.
The accused are also jointly facing charges of money laundering. Prosecutors allege that several of the officials, including Obore, Adilo, Okema, Ssemalulu and Otebata, together with Murebe Methods, chief executive officer of the Parliamentary SACCO, processed and received Shs 10.893 billion between January 2023 and April 2026, knowing the funds were proceeds of crime.
“The investigations established sufficient evidence to support charges of embezzlement, causing financial loss and money laundering against the accused persons,” prosecution states in court documents.
The case remains before the Anti-Corruption Court.
