Former Uganda Cranes international Mike Mutyaba has petitioned the Inspector General of Government, seeking investigations into FUFA President and Member of Parliament Moses Hassim Magogo.
Mutyaba says the request is made under Articles 225 and 230 of the Constitution, the Inspectorate of Government Act, and the Leadership Code Act.
Mutyaba says Magogo occupies positions of public trust and influence both in Uganda and internationally through football administration, and claims concerns have emerged over the accumulation of wealth, management of football resources, utilization of public funds, and possible conflicts of interest involving FUFA and entities associated with him.
The former Uganda Cranes player alleges that substantial sums of money from FIFA and CAF grants, government subventions, sponsorship and broadcasting agreements, and football-related revenues and assets have been handled under Magogo’s stewardship during his tenure as FUFA President.
Mutyaba has also asked the IGG to investigate whether Magogo properly declared all his assets, income, liabilities, and interests as required under the Leadership Code Act, and whether there was any concealment, under-declaration, or non-declaration of assets linked to him directly or indirectly.
He also wants investigations into whether Magogo’s wealth, businesses, companies, properties, and financial interests are proportionate to his known lawful income and remuneration.
The petition comes amid ongoing scrutiny surrounding former Speaker of Parliament Anita Annet Among, who is married to FUFA President Moses Hassim Magogo.
Mutyaba linked the two, saying, “There is an English saying that birds of the same feather flock together.”
He further alleged that Magogo has used Among’s influence to misuse his office, claiming there is evidence to support the accusations.
Mutyaba also called on FUFA to publicly address the matter and urged Magogo to resign from his position.
He additionally claimed that sanctions imposed by the United States against Among also includes his husband Magogo. According to Mutyaba, this affects Magogo’s ability to travel to countries such as the United States and the United Kingdom ahead of upcoming international football engagements, including the FIFA World Cup in the United States whivh deprives him of an opportunity to lobby for the Country.
Mutyaba further appealed to Chief of Defence Forces Muhoozi Kainerugaba to intervene and address what he described as mismanagement within FUFA.
He also dismissed fears that government involvement in football matters would automatically attract sanctions from FIFA, saying there are lawful ways of handling the situation without triggering a ban.
Mutyaba also cites repeated public allegations relating to the management and ownership of football-related assets, accountability for FIFA and CAF development funds, handling of public funds allocated to football activities, management of FUFA properties and accounts.
He also asked for investigations into alleged relationships between FUFA and private companies linked to football administration.
He says he is aware that the Inspectorate of Government has previously conducted inquiries into certain FUFA assets and operations, but is now requesting that investigations be widened to include Magogo’s personal wealth declarations, beneficial ownership interests, financial dealings, and asset acquisitions.
“And I am willing to cooperate with investigators by providing information, documents, and clarification where necessary about Magogo and FUFA.”
Mutyaba also revealed that a transitional committee has been proposed to temporarily oversee football administration matters.
The committee is reportedly headed by former footballer Mujib Kasule, with Aggrey Ashaba serving as vice chairperson. Other members include Ben Misagga, Dianah Nyago, and Phionah Namiiro, who is expected to head communications, among others.
According to Mutyaba, the proposed committee would provide interim leadership built on accountability, transparency, integrity, neutrality, and inclusiveness while managing football affairs.
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