The Inspectorate of Government (IG) is set to launch investigations into how the positions of vice chancellor and deputy vice chancellor of Soroti University were filled.

The investigation stems from an April 20 petition by a whistleblower who said the process that saw Prof John Robert Ikoja and his deputy, Prof Lawrence Okema appointed, was irregular and contradicted the University and Other Tertiary Institutions Act.

“IGG received the letter complaining about the two positions at Soroti University. There is a process going on that will lead to commencing of investigations into whether the appointments were procedurally done,” said Munira Ali, the IG Spokesperson.