Apac, (UG):- Jimmy Anthony Oyuku, the clan head of Okadameri Clan in Apac District is on the spot for allegedly swindling condolence cash contributed by President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni.
The President through Mr John Bosco Uhuru, an official from the Office of the National Chairman (ONC) contributed 10m shillings to support the burial of burial of former clan head of Okarameri, Charles Owani, a staunch NRM Supporter.
The burial took place last Wednesday at Dul-Owello village, Ololango parish in Teboke Sub County, Apac District.
However, family members reported to the office of RDC Apac that Oyuku had picked 2 million from the 10 million condolence money which he claimed was a kickback from the NRM national chairman.
Police swung into action on Monday, April 15, 2024, and arrested Oyuku and made to record a statement over the allegations.
Mr Roggers Kapere, the Apac District Police Commander confirmed the arrest to this publication and disclosed that the suspect (Oyuku) was released on police bond after he recorded a statement at police.
“It has a connection to some money the president had donated as condolence. It is believed that he did not deliver all the money. I think he declared less by 2 million out of 10m. He has given me a statement as the investigation continues, DPC Kapere said, adding that police have since advised that the matter be resolved through mediation.
Speaking to DailyExpress over the same incident, the Apac Resident District Commissioner, Mr Gorge Abdul said Oyuku’s act tarnishes the image of the office of the president of Uganda.
Abdul also sent a tough warning to the members of the public not to meddle with Presidential donations.
“Many times the president sent condolences but some greedy people swindled some part and this tarnished the office of the fountain of honour. This time am sending a warning that whoever will be found to have swindled presidential donations will be arrested, investigated, prosecuted and if found guilty shall be put in jail,” Mr Abdul said.
Geoffrey Tema, the vice LC3 of Teboke sub county condemned Oyuku’s act saying it portrays but an example and this attracts disrespect to such clan leaders who are not honest to their subject.
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