FACT CHECK: Govt Dismisses Claims of Col Paddy Ankunda’s Promotion,ISO Appointment

Reports circulating on social media claim that Col Paddy Ankunda has been promoted to the rank of Acting Brigadier General and appointed as the new Director General of the Internal Security Organization (ISO). However, government officials have dismissed this claim as false.

Speaking on the matter, the Deputy Spokesperson to President Museveni Faruk Kirunda posted on X clarifing that there has been no such promotion or appointment.

“The General Public should ignore this as idle rumours. No such promotion and appointment has been made,” the Deputy Spokesperson stated.

Further verification from security sources also confirmed that Col Paddy Ankunda remains in his current position, with no changes announced regarding his rank or role.

The claim appears to be another instance of misinformation spreading through social media. The public is urged to rely on official government communication channels for verified updates on security and military appointments.

Verdict: FALSE

The claim that Col Paddy Ankunda has been promoted to Acting Brigadier General and appointed as the Director General of ISO is false. Government officials have dismissed the reports, and no official announcements have been made regarding such changes.