Court summons Alebtong officials over alleged sh165m irregular payment

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The Nakasero-based Anti-Corruption Court has summoned two senior officials from Alebtong District Local Government to answer charges of causing financial loss in connection with the alleged irregular payment of over sh165 million to a construction company.

The officials, Ben Ogwete Otim, the chief administrative officer, and Stephen Andeoye, the chief finance officer, have been summoned to appear in court on March 5, 2026.

On February 24, 2026, Grade One Magistrate Esther Asiimwe issued the summons after Chief State Attorney Abigail Agaba informed the court that the accused persons were not present to take plea to the charges.

According to court documents, the duo is accused of irregularly authorising the payment of sh165,502,866 to Otada Construction Company Limited during the 2018/2019 financial year for works that had allegedly not been executed.

Prosecution, led by Agaba, alleges that the payment was made under contract reference MoH-UGIFT/WKS/2018/19/0001-20, contrary to procurement laws and established procedures.

It is further alleged that the accused, while employed by the Government of Uganda in their respective capacities, had reason to believe that authorising payment for unexecuted works would cause financial loss to Alebtong District Local Government.

Court records indicate that summons have been issued requiring the officials to appear before the Anti-Corruption Court at 9:00 am to answer the charges.