The Committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises (COSASE) has issued a warrant for the arrest of Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) Chairperson Mariam Wangadya.

The decision follows Wangadya’s failure to appear before the committee for the second time to respond to queries arising from the Auditor General’s report for the 2024/25 financial year.

The warrant was issued by COSASE Chairperson Muwada Nkunyingi after committee members condemned Wangadya’s continued absence, describing it as disrespectful to Parliament.

Nkunyingi subsequently directed the Parliamentary Police Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID) to arrest Wangadya and produce her before the committee tomorrow at 9:00 p.m.

By Francis Lubega