The ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) has called for restraint and due process as investigations into Speaker Anita Among gather momentum, with Secretary General Richard Todwong urging the public to allow investigators to complete their work before drawing conclusions.
Speaking to a local media station on Wednesday, Todwong emphasized that the ongoing probe should not be politicized, insisting that it is a matter of accountability rather than political rivalry.
“Let’s give the investigators time to conclude the investigation, and we can talk when the facts are on the table. Right now, you and I don’t have all the facts,” he said.
Among is currently under scrutiny over allegations of corruption, illicit enrichment and possible money laundering linked to parliamentary spending and her personal wealth.
The investigations have reportedly extended to her residences and key offices within Parliament, signaling a widening inquiry into financial management and conduct at the highest levels of leadership.
Todwong pointed to the NRM’s internal structures, noting that the party has clear disciplinary mechanisms that would be activated if wrongdoing is established.
“The party constitution schedule four is very explicit. It talks about the code of conduct. In the event that Anita Among is found guilty, the government will have its sights on procedure, but also the party has its own disciplinary measures,” he stated.
He welcomed the investigations, describing them as a necessary step in addressing long-standing public concerns about corruption. Todwong also commended security agencies, particularly the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), for taking action.
“I’ve been speaking about corruption for a long time. We thank the CDF for moving ahead and taking a step. Every good citizen should embrace this initiative to combat corruption,” he said.
The NRM official framed the probe as part of a broader anti-corruption push that should apply uniformly across all levels of leadership.
“This should be a signal to all leaders at all levels that this kind of investigation should check everyone. We should answer the cry of the public against corruption,” Todwong added.
He further dismissed claims that the investigation is politically motivated, arguing that it is centered on financial accountability and transparency.
“I don’t think the investigation is political. This is about a leader accounting for their wealth. It has nothing to do with politics,” he said.
Todwong also expressed satisfaction that the probe targets senior figures, countering perceptions that anti-corruption efforts often focus on lower-level offenders.
“Ugandans have been saying we have just been talking and not acting, and when we act we go for small fish. I’m very happy with this investigation,” he noted.
He concluded with a firm message on equality before the law, urging the public to set aside personal biases as the process unfolds.
“Nobody is above the law. When anybody is being investigated, let’s put feelings aside,” he said.