Kiira Municipality MP Ibrahim Ssemujju Nganda Receives Two Per Diems on Same Day, Allegedly Attending Workshops in Dubai and Algeria
| Date | Event | Amount (UGX) |
|---|---|---|
| May 3, 2023 | Ssemujju receives two per-diems | 27m, 18.9m |
| (Dubai and Algeria workshops) | ||
| Total travel expenditure by Ssemujju | 374m |
The financial affairs of Uganda’s parliament have once again come under scrutiny in a recent revelation stemming from leaked documents. The documents shed light on the expenditure and financial transactions within the parliamentary framework, raising questions about the transparency and accountability of the institution.
One notable discovery from these leaked documents involves Ibrahim Ssemujju Nganda, the Member of Parliament representing Kiira Municipality. On the 3rd of May 2023, Ssemujju purportedly received payments for two per diems, totaling 27 million and 18.9 million Ugandan shillings respectively. The peculiarity arises from the fact that he was reported to be simultaneously in Dubai and Algeria, supposedly attending two separate workshops on the same day.
The disclosed documents indicate that Honorable Ssemujju has allocated a substantial portion of funds towards travel expenses, totaling approximately 374 million Ugandan Shillings. It’s noteworthy to mention that Ssemujju is identified as an opposition Member of Parliament.
The revelation has sparked considerable controversy and prompted inquiries into the validity of Ssemujju’s claims. Questions have been raised regarding the plausibility of attending workshops in geographically distant locations within the same timeframe. Additionally, concerns have been voiced regarding the accountability mechanisms in place to verify and authenticate such expenditure claims by members of parliament.
The incident involving Ssemujju’s alleged dual per diem claims is revealing broader issues surrounding financial management and oversight within Uganda’s parliamentary system. Critics have argued that such instances not only raise doubts about the integrity of individual lawmakers but also cast a shadow over the entire legislative body’s credibility.
In response to the growing scrutiny, Ssemujju Nganda has refuted the allegations, asserting that there has been a misunderstanding or misrepresentation of the facts. He maintains that he did not make any false claims regarding his travel and workshop attendance on the specified date.
Ssemujju was in Dubai, Algeria on same day!
On 3rd of May 2023, Kiira Municipality MP Ibrahim Ssemujju Nganda got paid for 2 per-diems, 27m and 18.9m respectively. He was apparently in Dubai and Algeria attending 2 workshops at the same time.#UgandaParliamentExhibition #KJNews pic.twitter.com/Z8NasxKB6V
— The Kampala Journal (@KampalaJournal) March 10, 2024
