IGG Launches Investigations Into Speaker Anita Among Over Alleged Leadership Code Breaches
Lady justice 
Aisha Batala Naluzze has confirmed that the Inspectorate of Government has officially received a petition from a group of lawyers and activists seeking a comprehensive investigation into allegations against Anita Annet Among over alleged breaches of the Leadership Code Act. According to the IGG, investigations have already commenced and findings will be made public upon completion of the inquiry process.
Speaking on the matter, Justice Naluzze emphasized that the Inspectorate remains committed to promoting accountability, transparency, and integrity among public officials. She urged members of the public to continue reporting suspected cases of opulence, abuse of office, and misconduct involving government leaders and public servants, noting that citizen participation remains vital in the fight against corruption.
The IGG further explained that the declaration of incomes, assets, and liabilities by public officers is a legal requirement under the Leadership Code Act, which was enacted in 2002 and later amended in 2017 and 2021. The law compels leaders and senior public officials to regularly declare their wealth within timelines provided by law to strengthen good governance and enhance public trust in government institutions.
Justice Naluzze noted that compliance with the Leadership Code is not optional, adding that failure to declare assets or providing false information may attract investigations and legal consequences. She stressed that the declaration exercise is one of the key tools used by the Inspectorate to detect unexplained wealth, prevent corruption, and monitor the conduct of public officials entrusted with public resources.
As part of broader reforms aimed at strengthening enforcement of the Leadership Code Act, the Inspectorate is also planning amendments to standing orders that would make declaration compulsory for public service virees. The move is intended to close existing gaps in compliance and ensure that all eligible public officials remain accountable regardless of transfers or changes in assignment within government institutions.
The IGG also revealed plans to intensify the use of the e-verification system to identify high-risk public officers and support investigations into possible inconsistencies in declared incomes, assets, and liabilities. Officials believe the digital verification tool will improve monitoring, speed up investigations, and enhance the Inspectorate’s capacity to detect potential cases of corruption and illicit enrichment within public service.
