Court gives Mwondha judgement today
Jul 16, 2009
THE Constitutional Court today decides on the fate of Justice Faith Mwondha as Inspector General of Government (IGG). The court is set to give its ruling on whether the IGG must be vetted again by Parliament before her re-appointment by President Yoweri M
By Anne Mugisa
THE Constitutional Court today decides on the fate of Justice Faith Mwondha as Inspector General of Government (IGG).
The court is set to give its ruling on whether the IGG must be vetted again by Parliament before her re-appointment by President Yoweri Museveni can take effect.
The IGG’s refusal to be vetted sparked off a bitter row with MPs.
Following the impasse, 22 citizens petitioned the Constitutional Court.
The lawyers in the constitutional petition argued that the MPs acted outside their powers and were trying to amend the Constitution without following the right procedures.
George Omunyokol, who is representing the petitioners, said the drafters of the Constitution intentionally did not want the IGG to return for re-approval because they wanted to protect the independence of the office.
He said the ombudsman, whose investigations could threaten the MPs’ positions, could be victimised.
But Robinah Rwakoojo, who represented the Attorney General, insisted that the MPs acted constitutionally.
Rwakoojo insisted the President re-appointed the IGG in error and sending her name to Parliament would correct that error.
THE Constitutional Court today decides on the fate of Justice Faith Mwondha as Inspector General of Government (IGG).
The court is set to give its ruling on whether the IGG must be vetted again by Parliament before her re-appointment by President Yoweri Museveni can take effect.
The IGG’s refusal to be vetted sparked off a bitter row with MPs.
Following the impasse, 22 citizens petitioned the Constitutional Court.
The lawyers in the constitutional petition argued that the MPs acted outside their powers and were trying to amend the Constitution without following the right procedures.
George Omunyokol, who is representing the petitioners, said the drafters of the Constitution intentionally did not want the IGG to return for re-approval because they wanted to protect the independence of the office.
He said the ombudsman, whose investigations could threaten the MPs’ positions, could be victimised.
But Robinah Rwakoojo, who represented the Attorney General, insisted that the MPs acted constitutionally.
Rwakoojo insisted the President re-appointed the IGG in error and sending her name to Parliament would correct that error.