UGANDA, Kampala | Real Muloodi News | An ongoing land dispute in Mbale City has taken a troubling turn as a crucial file related to the case mysteriously vanished from the Solicitor General’s office. This controversy revolves around the ownership of a plot on Cathedral Avenue Lane, which has housed Yahweh Church Ministries for the past 12 years.
While the Uganda Land Commission claims ownership of the land, allegations of involvement by city officials and individuals termed “State House Mafias” have complicated the situation.
The saga began when accusations emerged last year regarding attempts to grab the church land, implicating Mrs. Sheila Akandanaho, allegedly connected to the first family.
Situated in Mbale city, the land was earmarked for Yahweh Church Ministries, following due process. However, the Mbale City board issued documents asserting the land belonged to the city and allocated it to Mrs Akandanaho.
Concurrently, State Minister Hon. Sam Mayanja purportedly directed the land to be given to Mr Zubair Galiwango, the brother of the late NRM director Hassan Galiwango, further complicating the matter.
Despite subsequent denials by Hon. Mayanja, who claimed no involvement, the situation escalated with multiple parties asserting ownership rights.
Concerns were raised about potential ulterior motives, with many city officials speculating to exploit the land for personal gain, potentially leading to the sale of city offices unless swift government intervention occurred.
At the heart of the dispute lies the ownership of the land, with the Uganda Land Commission possessing evidence dating back to 1956.
Records indicate that the land was surrendered to the Office of the President by the Gymkhana group of Indians, reinforcing the commission’s claim.
Amidst fears of interference due to perceived connections to the first family, the land commission sought guidance from the Solicitor General’s office in January.
However, recent developments have revealed that the file related to the dispute has inexplicably disappeared from the Solicitor General’s office.
Allegations have surfaced implicating city officials in Mbale of fabricating documents to assert ownership of the land, despite historical records indicating its ownership by the Uganda Land Commission. This incident is emblematic of a broader trend wherein government properties and public lands in Mbale have reportedly been unlawfully appropriated by officials at discounted rates.
Following protracted legal battles, the dispute file, initially housed at the Ministry of Lands, was transferred to the Solicitor General’s Office for further review.
The sudden disappearance of the file has cast doubt on the integrity of the legal process and the efficacy of government institutions in safeguarding property rights.
Suspicions of collusion between certain staff members and individuals purportedly linked to the State House have raised concerns about corruption and malpractice within government offices.
Despite the missing file, the Solicitor General, apparently unaware of its disappearance, is expected to provide an opinion on the matter.
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