By Editorial
Speaker of Parliament Anita Among, has tasked the Inspector General of Government (IGG) not to be swayed by surface declarations made by public officials, noting there should be deeper investigations to attach the right wealth to an individual.
This, she said, is an accountability mechanism geared towards enhancing good governance and the fight against corruption.
In her remarks made as she declared her wealth to the IGG as required by law on Monday, Among said the exercise will increase trust of citizens in public administration.
She implored all legislators and staff to follow suit considering that the 11th Parliament, that she now leads, is committed to pursue transparency.
She advised the IGG to keenly heed the persistent calls from the public to tackle corruption.
Some government officials have previously declined to declare their wealth, which contravenes provisions of the law. END.