Affirmative Repositioning Party Member of Parliament George Kambala had expressed concerns about the appointment process for leaders of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC). He says that the current process lacks transparency, which undermines the credibility of the commission.

Kambala made these remarks yesterday in Parliament while presenting a motion regarding the effectiveness of the institution in combating corruption.

He pointed out that there are no publicly known criteria that the president follows when appointing ACC officials.

He emphasized that the appointments of the Director General, Deputy Director General, and the three commission members should be based on an objective and transparent process, rather than subjectivity.

To promote a more structured, transparent, and impartial appointment system, Kambala proposed establishing a selection panel made up of representatives from key national institutions. This panel would invite applicants, conduct public interviews with shortlisted candidates, and then forward the names to the president for selection, followed by approval from the National Assembly.

Kambala also noted that the presence of corruption significantly hinders the country’s development, economic growth, and exacerbates inequality among vulnerable populations. Therefore, effectively combating and preventing corruption would be a significant achievement for the nation.