A group of lawyers has petitioned the Inspector General of Government (IGG), Lady Justice Naluzze Aisha Batala, seeking her to provide them with details of Speaker Anita Annette Among’s wealth after she allegedly failed or under declared her wealth.
In a letter dated May 13th seen by this publication, the six lawyers alleged that by doing so, Speaker Among breached the leadership code act, chapter 33 of the laws of the constitution.
“Section 4 of the aforesaid Leadership Code Act, requires a leader to, every two years, during the month of March, submit to the Inspectorate a written declaration of the leader’s income, assets and liabilities in the prescribed form, breach of which attracts penalties, including demotion, dismissal from office, and forfeiture of the un- and/or under declared assets” the petition reads.
The petition further reads, “We accordingly lodge this complaint regarding failure to declare and/or under-declaration of wealth by the aforementioned Anita Annette Among, and hereby request you, as provided for by Section 22 of the Leadership Code Act, to furnish us with her declaration, if any”.
The lawyers who include Andrew Karamagi, Math Mercy Munduru, Kato Tumusiime, Gift Grace Achille, Praise Aloikin and Godwin Toko further expressed readiness to assist the IGG in conducting the investigations at the earliest time possible.
“We look forward to Your Lordship’s timely response as highlighted by your public undertaking during your inauguration to serve with integrity, professionalism and teamwork” the petition reads.
Speaker Anita Among, has in recent days come under heavy public scrutiny over reports that she had acquired a Rolls Royce reportedly worth about UGX 3.4 billion and imported from Britain.
However, Among reportedly said the luxury vehicle was a gift.
