Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) Chairperson Mariam Fauzat Wangadya is set to appear before Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) to respond to allegations of financial mismanagement at the Commission.
The committee is expected to question Wangadya over claims that public funds may have been improperly managed during her leadership. The hearing forms part of Parliament’s ongoing efforts to strengthen accountability and ensure government institutions are transparent in the use of taxpayers’ money.
The appearance comes at a time when Wangadya’s leadership has been under intense public scrutiny. Only days ago, she announced that she was stepping down from her position, citing widespread irregularities and internal challenges within the Uganda Human Rights Commission.
However, despite her announcement, Wangadya remains legally in office. Attorney General Sam Mayanja clarified that her resignation has not yet taken effect because it has not been formally accepted by President Yoweri Museveni, who appointed her to the position.
Today’s PAC session is expected to shed more light on the allegations facing the Commission and give lawmakers an opportunity to determine whether there was any financial impropriety. The committee’s findings could influence the future leadership of the UHRC and reinforce Parliament’s role in holding public institutions accountable.
As Ugandans await the outcome of the hearing, the proceedings are likely to attract significant public interest, given the UHRC’s critical mandate of promoting and protecting human rights in the country.
