Fresh allegations have emerged linking the ongoing investigation into Anita Among to deeper claims of abuse of office within the Parliament of Uganda, as lawyer Godwin Toko makes explosive assertions about alleged misconduct in recruitment.
The claims surfaced in the wake of security operations that extended investigations from Among’s private residences into Parliament premises earlier this week.
Detectives reportedly searched key offices, including finance and administration departments, in what authorities described as a widening corruption probe targeting procurement and staffing decisions made since 2021.
“Nothing prepared me for these stories of sex for jobs at Parliament. Booty, not books, got people eight-figure jobs,” Toko alleged.
In an X statement, Toko claimed that individuals were irregularly appointed to senior roles without meeting academic qualifications, raising serious questions about the integrity of recruitment processes within the institution.
“People with diplomas and certificates got Master’s level jobs based on the size of their bodies,” he added, in remarks that have sparked widespread debate.
Toko further alleged that politically connected individuals linked to Among—including allies across the political divide—may have benefited from preferential hiring.
According to his claims, relatives and associates of influential figures were placed in parliamentary roles, potentially bypassing standard public service procedures.
“Almost all key allies of Among had their children, spouses and associates employed at Parliament,” Toko claimed.
While these allegations remain unverified, they add to mounting scrutiny over staffing patterns within Parliament during Among’s tenure as Speaker.
Investigators are said to be reviewing employment records, academic credentials and internal approval processes as part of efforts to establish whether recruitment laws and public service regulations were breached.
The unfolding probe has already disrupted operations within Parliament, with sections of the building temporarily restricted during the search.
Legal representatives connected to Among have maintained that due process must be followed, emphasizing that allegations circulating in public discourse should not be treated as established facts.
“If thorough scrutiny is done of all people employed by Parliament since 2021, the country will shake,” Toko warned.