Parliament’s Spokes Person Obore Calls Ugandans to Boycott Premier League over Speaker Sanctions
According to a statement made on April 30, Andrew Mitchell, the Deputy Foreign Secretary, said that Ms. Among and two former ministers of Karamoja Affairs, Mary Goretti Kitutu and Agnes Nandutu, would be subject to asset freezes and travel restrictions.
Chris Obore, the Director of Communication at Parliament, has appealed to Ugandans in light of the recent occurrences. He passionately supports skipping the English Premier League in retaliation for the punishments imposed on the Speaker of Parliament.
The United States took decisive action, imposing travel bans on Speaker Anita Among, former Karamoja Minister Goretti Kitutu, and Agnes Nandutu over allegations of corruption surrounding Karamojja iron-sheet scandal early this week.
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According to a statement made on April 30, Andrew Mitchell, the Deputy Foreign Secretary, said that Ms. Among and two former ministers of Karamoja Affairs, Mary Goretti Kitutu and Agnes Nandutu, would be subject to asset freezes and travel restrictions.
In an effort to fight corruption globally, the UK has imposed penalties under this regime on 42 people and organizations since it was established in April 2021. Under the Global Anti-Corruption Sanctions Regulations 2021, which are governed by the UK, organizations and people worldwide may be subject to sanctions if they participate in bribery or the illegal theft of assets involving foreign public officials.
This call to action highlights the extent of unhappiness in Ugandan politics and poses concerns about how sports and diplomacy mix internationally.
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