National Unity Platform (NUP) spokesperson Joel Ssenyonyi has weighed in on the ongoing scrutiny facing former Speaker of Parliament Anita Annet Among, saying current developments reflect long-standing concerns previously dismissed by critics.
Ssenyonyi made the remarks in reference to earlier parliamentary oversight efforts targeting senior public officials, including former Uganda Airlines Chief Executive Officer Jennifer Bamuturaki, which at the time were rejected by some political actors as politically motivated.
“When we raised concerns about Jennifer Bamuturaki, some people said we were just malicious. When we raised concerns about the Speaker, the same people said it was both malice and hatred. But as someone once said, give time some TIME,” he said.
His comments come amid ongoing investigations into Among over allegations of corruption, illicit wealth accumulation, and breach of leadership ethics, including questions around asset declarations and ownership of luxury properties and vehicles.
NoSecurity agencies have recently carried out coordinated operations targeting properties linked to the former Speaker in high-end areas of Kampala, including Kololo, Nakasero, Kigo, and Ntinda.
Investigators are reportedly examining financial records, procurement-related documents, and ownership structures tied to the assets under review.
Authorities are also said to be tracing transactions linked to alleged unexplained wealth, as part of a broader probe into possible abuse of office and money laundering.
While the investigations are still ongoing, they have intensified political debate, with opposition leaders arguing that the developments validate earlier warnings raised in Parliament about governance and accountability within top government institutions.
However, Ssenyonyi expressed scepticism about the political establishment’s commitment to fighting corruption, arguing that the current actions should not be mistaken for a systemic shift.
“While I’m not confident at all that the regime is now serious about fighting corruption and bad governance (because that’s their DNA), at least this should be a lesson to leaders whom they use to do ridiculous things and then throw them under the bus,” he added.
His remarks reflect growing opposition claims that corruption investigations in Uganda are often selective and politically driven, even as state agencies continue to expand probes into senior officials.
The Inspectorate of Government has also been reviewing complaints related to alleged breaches of the Leadership Code, particularly focusing on discrepancies between declared income and visible assets.
Among has previously denied wrongdoing in earlier corruption-related allegations and has maintained that she has always acted within the law.