Rédaction Africa Links 24 with Uganda Monitor
Published on 2024-02-29 16:22:00
The National Unity Platform (NUP), the leading opposition party in Uganda, has called for the resignation of Nyendo – Mukungwe MP, Mathias Mpuuga, from his position as parliamentary commissioner. This call comes amidst allegations of corruption and abuse of office, just three months after he assumed the role.
According to a statement released on the party’s official social media handle, Mpuuga, who also serves as the Deputy President of NUP for the Buganda region, is accused of receiving Shs500 million as a ‘service award’. The allegations surfaced as part of an online campaign aimed at exposing corruption within the Ugandan Parliament. It is reported that Mpuuga and three other parliamentary commissioners irregularly awarded themselves millions of taxpayer money under the guise of ‘service awards’, with Mpuuga himself allegedly receiving Shs500 million.
In response to these accusations, NUP President Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, convened an urgent meeting with senior party leaders to address the issue. During the meeting, Mpuuga admitted to his involvement in the alleged wrongdoing and issued an apology. As a result, he was strongly advised to step down from his role as Parliamentary Commissioner immediately.
The party reiterated its commitment to core values such as discipline, reliability, inclusiveness, integrity, patriotism, and service, emphasizing that Mpuuga’s actions are contradictory to these values. The party called on all leaders to reflect on their commitment to these values and the oath they took to combat corruption in all its forms.
The allegations against Mpuuga have emerged as part of a broader social media campaign targeting corruption, abuse of office, and mismanagement of public funds within the Ugandan Parliament. Despite these accusations, Mpuuga has yet to publicly comment on the matter.
Mpuuga’s tenure as the Leader of Opposition was marked by conflicts with the party’s top leadership, including his suspension of the ‘Kunga’ mobilization campaign in Greater Masaka without consulting party leaders. This recent call for his resignation as parliamentary commissioner further underscores the challenges within the NUP leadership.
In conclusion, the NUP’s stance on Mpuuga’s alleged involvement in corruption highlights the party’s commitment to transparency, accountability, and ethical leadership. The party’s decision to call for his resignation demonstrates a zero-tolerance policy towards corruption and reinforces their dedication to upholding the values and principles of good governance.
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