Nolonger In Things: Chris Obore, Six Other Parliament Officials Sent Back To Luzira!

By Swift Reporter

The Anti-Corruption Court has further remanded seven senior officials from the Parliament of Uganda to Luzira Prison until July 27, 2026, as investigations into an alleged corruption syndicate continue.

The officials, who were arrested last week by the Inspectorate of Government (IG), are facing a raft of charges, including embezzlement, causing financial loss to government, and money laundering.

Appearing before the Anti-Corruption Court on Tuesday, the accused were denied an opportunity to apply for bail after Grade One Magistrate Esther Asiimwe ruled that the court lacks jurisdiction to hear bail applications in cases involving money laundering, which falls exclusively under the High Court.

The prosecution informed court that investigations are still ongoing and requested more time to complete inquiries and prepare committal papers before the case can be transferred to the High Court for trial.

Those further remanded are Chris Obore, Director of Communications at Parliament; Daniel Adilo, Director of Human Resource; Leonard Okema, Executive Secretary in the Office of the Speaker; Rajab Kaaya Ssemalulu, Principal Research Officer; Emmanuel Emuron Okwi, Principal Protocol Officer; Vincent Otebata, Capacity Development Officer; and Methods Murebe, Chief Executive Officer of the Uganda Parliamentary Cooperative Savings and Credit Society (SACCO).

The case stems from an ongoing investigation by the Inspectorate of Government into the alleged mismanagement and diversion of public funds within Parliament.

While prosecutors have not yet disclosed the full particulars of the alleged offences in open court, the charges point to suspected financial irregularities involving public resources and proceeds of crime.

The accused will remain on remand at Luzira Prison until July 27, when the matter returns to court for mention as the State finalizes investigations and committal proceedings.

The case is among the most high-profile anti-corruption prosecutions involving senior parliamentary officials in recent years and is expected to attract significant public and political attention as it progresses through the courts.