Uganda, March 25 -- The Justice minister has sprung to defend the Speaker of Parliament amid criticism over alleged maladministration and extravagant spending by the 11th Parliament.

Mr Norbert Mao, who spoke as chief guest at celebrations to mark 122 years of existence of Namilyango College in Mukono District on Saturday, said Speaker Anita Among is a victim of political witch-hunt.

"I get surprised when people come out and start attacking my sister Among that she is corrupt. The Speaker is a victim of political witch-hunt. Ugandans should stop mixing politics with development. I will not expound on this matter that will be for another day" Mr Mao said.

There has been intense scrutiny of the House under the hashtag #UgandaParliamentEx...