Police spokesperson Fred Enanga has refuted claims circulating on social media that 30 Members of Parliament were summoned by the CID for questioning over corruption allegations, calling the list baseless and urging the public to disregard it.
Police spokesperson Fred Enanga has dismissed as unfounded the reports suggesting that the Criminal Investigation Directorate (CID) has summoned 30 Members of Parliament to answer to corruption allegations.
The list, which has been making rounds on social media, purported that the MPs were required to appear at the CID headquarters in Kibuli, Kampala today.
"The list making rounds on social media, alleging that 30 Members of Parliament have been summoned over corruption allegations, is completely baseless," stated Fred Enanga.
"We urge the public to disregard and ignore such misinformation."Enanga emphasized that no official summons had been issued to any legislators regarding the alleged corruption. "These claims are not only unfounded but are also a distraction from the real issues at hand," he added.
The social media message alleged that the MPs were involved in a scheme to influence budget processes by receiving kickbacks to approve budget allocations. This came shortly after the recent detention and charging of three MPs who were caught soliciting bribes to facilitate budget approvals.
"The timing of these false allegations is suspicious, especially given the recent legitimate actions taken against some MPs for corruption," Enanga noted. "
However, we want to clarify that no such large-scale summons have been made by the CID."
The alleged summons caused a stir among the public and within political circles. Many were quick to question the integrity of the legislative process and the potential extent of corruption within Parliament.
However, Enanga’s clear dismissal aims to quell the rising concerns and restore confidence in the police and investigative processes.
Despite dismissing the 30 MPs' list, Enanga did confirm ongoing investigations and actions against individual cases of corruption.
"Our commitment to fighting corruption remains unwavering. The CID continues to pursue credible leads and will act accordingly against those found guilty of corruption," he said.
The recent arrests of three MPs involved in bribery to facilitate budget approvals have already highlighted the seriousness of corruption issues within Uganda’s legislative body.
These arrests were based on solid evidence and followed due investigative processes.
Enanga urged the public and media to focus on verified information and official statements.
"We ask everyone to verify facts from reliable sources before spreading any news. The police and CID will continue to update the public on any developments transparently."
The police's dismissal of the alleged summons serves as a reminder of the importance of relying on verified information. Meanwhile, the CID's genuine efforts to address corruption within Parliament continue, ensuring that those who violate the law are held accountable.
