MP Wakida Takes Aim at Nameere Over ‘Humiliating’ Anti-Corruption Drive

What the report says

Kabweri County MP Patrick Godfrey Wakida has criticized the way anti-corruption operations are being carried out in Budaka District, saying public officials accused of wrongdoing should be handled through established legal and administrative procedures rather than public-facing enforcement. In a letter dated August 16, 2026, and addressed to State Minister for Local Government Justine Nameere, he said he supports efforts to curb corruption, waste and abuse of public resources, but questioned what he described as humiliating and disruptive tactics.

According to the Nile Post report, Wakida’s remarks come as the Ministry of Local Government intensifies inspections of local governments, public projects and service delivery systems across Uganda. The ministry’s campaign, involving ministers Balaam Barugahara and Nameere, has included scrutiny of project quality, suspected misuse of funds, health facilities and Parish Development Model money, with some officials reportedly facing investigations, interdictions and arrests.

Wakida said he had received accounts of health workers being publicly harassed and teachers being arrested in front of learners, alongside claims that parish chiefs and local leaders were ordered dismissed in public forums. He argued that such actions could damage morale, weaken accountability and disrupt essential services in health and education. He cited the Local Government Act, Public Service Standing Orders and the Constitution as the proper framework for investigations and discipline.

The MP urged the Inspectorate of Government, police and district service bodies to take the lead in any cases, and said accused officials should be given a chance to respond before sanctions are imposed. He also signaled openness to meet Nameere and other stakeholders on a more coordinated approach. In broader context, anti-corruption drives often balance enforcement with due process, especially where public services could be affected.