In a significant development within the National Unity Platform (NUP), the President of the party has taken decisive action by suspending Hon. Mathias Mpuuga from his position as Deputy President (Central Region). The suspension comes amid allegations of corruption and abuse of office leveled against Mpuuga, which he has purportedly failed to adequately address.
In a letter posted on social media platforms, the President of NUP, Mr. Sentamu, asserted that Hon. Mpuuga's actions in 2022, alongside three other NRM commissioners of parliament, amounted to a gross misuse of taxpayer funds. The allegations suggest that Mpuuga and his counterparts awarded themselves a total of 1.7 billion shillings, with Mpuuga personally receiving 500 million shillings.
Mr. Sentamu condemned these actions as a flagrant misuse of public funds and highlighted the lack of satisfactory explanations provided by Mpuuga. The suspension underscores the party's commitment to upholding integrity and accountability within its ranks, particularly in light of the ongoing fight against corruption in Uganda.
The decision to suspend Hon. Mpuuga sends a strong message about the NUP's stance on ethical conduct and transparent governance. As the party navigates these internal challenges, stakeholders await further developments and anticipate measures to ensure accountability and uphold the principles of good governance.
