Members of Parliament have not only received the controversial Shs100 million “mobilisation funds,” but some have admitted to it with a few openly revealing they’ve already used the money to pay off personal debts, according to National Unity Platform (NUP) lawyer George Musisi.
The bombshell revelation was made during a media appearance on NTV Uganda further igniting national outrage over the mysterious cash bonanza distributed earlier this April.
This latest twist in the unfolding parliamentary scandal has left Ugandans shocked. The Shs100 million payout reportedly reserved for “constituent mobilisation to support government programs” has sparked fierce debate, public anger and accusations of fiscal abuse, especially during a time when Ugandans are grappling with high taxes, crumbling healthcare and skyrocketing commodity prices.
Musisi, a prominent lawyer and human rights advocate claims that “some MPs didn’t even blink, they used the cash to settle their personal loans and credit issues.”
Ugandans from all walks of life from boda boda riders to university professors are questioning how such obscene amounts of money are casually handed out, while critical public services continue to suffer.
“Our MPs are living like kings while the rest of us are struggling to afford a plate of food. We didn’t vote for debt collectors in Parliament!” comments on X read.
The opposition, led by NUP, has called for a full probe into the Shs100M payments, demanding public disclosure of the names of MPs who received the money.
So far, Parliament continues to deny the allegations with most MPs dodging media inquiries or referring journalists to the Ministry of Finance.
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