Lira FDC leader urges seizure of corrupt officials’ property

25 June 2024, 12:56 pm

By Denish Ongora

Lira

Lira city Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) party chairman under Dr. Kiiza Besigye’s (Katonga) faction, Bonny Ogongson Otyama has called for seizure of property of people implicated in corruption. Otyama said the government should take action against MPs facing corruption charges by seizing their property to serve as a deterrent to others.

This follows the recent arrests of Igara East MP Michael Mawanda Maranga, Elgon County MP Ignatius Wamakuyu Mudimi, and Busiki County MP Paul Akamba over the loss of 7.3 billion shillings from Buyaka Growers Cooperatives Society Limited.

Meanwhile, other MPs, including Bunyole County MP Yusuf Mutembuli, Busiki County MP Paul Akamba, and Lwengo District Woman MP Cissy Namujju, were also recently arrested on corruption charges.

Prosecution claimed the trio offered to lobby Parliament’s Budget Committee to increase the Uganda Human Rights Commission’s annual allocations, on the condition that 20 percent of the increment was returned to them.

Recently, Kwania County MP Tony Ayo welcomed the arrest of MPs for corruption, saying it will serve as a warning to others involved in corrupt activities.