Pallisa, Uganda – The top government official in Pallisa, Resident District Commissioner (RDC) Dhikusooka Magid, is asking the public to stay calm and not get involved in the ongoing police investigation into serious claims of misused money and abuse of power at the district NRM office.
Mr. Dhikusooka stressed that when a case is with the police or in court, people should not discuss it publicly. Doing so can harm the investigation and make it harder for justice to be served fairly.
He shared that some individuals are trying to pressure his office to influence the outcome, hoping he will speed things up in their favor. However, Mr. Dhikusooka firmly stated this is impossible because the police are already handling the matter professionally. He noted that people involved are giving statements and some are out on police bond. He wisely chose not to name anyone, explaining that it could jeopardize the case or cause others to hide. He also acknowledged that some attempts to involve him might stem from personal disagreements, which he is ready to resolve separately, but not through threats or unfair demands related to the ongoing case.
As the President’s personal representative in Pallisa, Mr. Dhikusooka highlighted his strong commitment to eliminating corruption. He explained that corruption severely damages the delivery of important services to the community. He wants everyone to know that he is the main person who reported this case to the Pallisa Central Police Station. He promised to follow the investigation through to its final conclusion, acting without fear or showing favoritism to anyone.
Mr. Dhikusooka also mentioned that a letter was sent to the President, who is also the National Chairperson of the NRM party. This letter, reportedly from some sub-county NRM chairpersons, aimed to damage his reputation and that of the district NRM leadership. Mr. Apua David Kedi, the NRM’s publicity secretary for the district, confirmed seeing this letter and described it as a politically motivated attempt to use the chairpersons to create division.
In essence, the message from Pallisa’s leadership is clear: let the law take its course. Trust the police to do their job, and justice will be pursued diligently and fairly for everyone involved.
