Joel Ssenyonyi has called on Ugandans to remain vocal and united in demanding accountability from Parliament and government institutions, particularly over allegations of corruption and misuse of public resources.
Speaking during a press briefing at the National Unity Platform headquarters, Ssenyonyi said the growing number of citizens speaking out against alleged abuse of public funds was a positive development that should be sustained.
“We are glad that those who have been speaking out are no longer lone voices,” he said.
“More leaders, Members of Parliament, and especially young people are beginning to ask serious questions about what is happening in Parliament and government institutions.”
He stressed that the anti-corruption effort required continuous public engagement and persistence, noting that the issues involved were wide-ranging and deeply entrenched.
“The body of issues we are raising is very big. We need to remain focused and continue speaking out,” he said.
Ssenyonyi also raised concerns about Uganda Airlines, accusing officials of corruption, maladministration, and misuse of taxpayers’ money. He questioned why issues surrounding the national carrier were being politicized instead of addressed transparently.
“The reason we are raising concerns about Uganda Airlines is because of the corruption and maladministration involving taxpayers’ money,” he said.
However, he expressed caution over ongoing investigations into the airline, saying Ugandans have repeatedly seen high-profile inquiries begin with momentum but later lose traction without delivering accountability.
“We are not too excited because we have seen investigations begin this way before with heavy groundbreaking promises and then they eventually collapse without meaningful results,” he said.
He added that while investigations are necessary, they must not be selective or limited to only a few individuals.
“If this fight is truly about corruption, then Ugandans want to see action taken against all corrupt individuals, not just a few,” he said.
The opposition party has in recent months intensified criticism of government spending and accountability in public institutions, calling for greater transparency and stricter oversight in the use of public funds.
