While responding to comments by members of the public in regards his recent article in which he said corruption has hindered the implementation of government programmes, president Museveni distanced self from the rampant corruption in the country.
The development comes on the backdrop of the latest corruption scandal involving several ministers accused of swindling iron sheets meant for the vulnerable in Karamoja sub-region
“As president, I have put in place the leadership code; the office of the IGG; the State House Health Monitoring Committee and the State House Anti-Corruption Unit etc. All this was in addition to the previously existing accountability bodies such as the Auditor-General, CID, ISO, Parliamentary Oversight Committees, etc,” Museveni said.
The president says he has done everything possible to fight corruption within his powers.
For many years, members of the public have blamed President Museveni for not taking stern action against government officials involved in corruption.
Many have accused the president of turning a blind eye as top government officials hide behind his name to steal from the public treasury but also continuing to appoint him in positions in government, to the detriment of members of the public.
However, responding to these allegations, the president said whereas he leads government and is supposed to nip corruption in the bud, he must do everything in accordance with the law.
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“Yes, but I must follow the law and the Constitution. These involve the Police to investigate, the government lawyers to prosecute and the judges to convict and punish or acquit. Actually, the president comes in remotely in fighting crime. The president is the head of the executive and all executive authority is given to him or her by Article 99 (1) of the 1995 Constitution. However, he/she must exercise that power according to the Constitution and the laws of Uganda. Otherwise, that wonderful president, will become a problem himself or herself,” Museveni said.
Museveni insisted that he doesn’t handle any monies as president, insisting that he shouldn’t be blamed for money stolen.
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