In a bold move to safeguard public resources and uphold the integrity of the ruling party, the Pallisa Resident District Commissioner, Dhikusooka Magid, has issued a stern warning against those attempting to derail an ongoing criminal investigation. The case, which centers on the suspected theft of National Resistance Movement funds and the abuse of official power, has sent ripples through the district. As the official representative of the President, Magid is making it clear that no amount of political pressure or character assassination will stop the search for the truth.
The heart of the matter lies in a significant sum of 149 million shillings intended to support grassroots mobilization across nearly five hundred villages. Each village was promised 300,000 shillings, yet many residents claim they were left empty-handed during the election season. Rather than letting the missing money slide, RDC Magid personally stepped forward as the lead complainant, opening a formal file with the Pallisa Central Police Station. He insists that the law must take its course, noting that several individuals are already under scrutiny, with some having recorded statements and others released on police bond.
However, the path to justice has been met with resistance. Magid has pointed out that a smear campaign is underway, including a letter sent directly to President Yoweri Museveni. This letter, allegedly signed by various sub-county chairpersons, is being viewed by the RDC as a desperate attempt at blackmail designed to protect those involved and soil his reputation. Magid remains undeterred, stating that while he is open to resolving personal grievances, he will never compromise on matters of corruption that hinder essential service delivery to the people of Pallisa. He emphasized that the matter is now before the authorities and must not be debated in the court of public opinion, as doing so could jeopardize the investigation or help suspects evade justice.
Supporting the RDC’s stance, the NRM district secretary for publicity, Apua David Kedi, has labeled the accusations against the RDC as politically motivated distractions. Kedi confirmed that while the financial discrepancies are real, the appropriate response is to let the police finish their work rather than bypass the NRM Secretariat to send complaints to the National Chairperson. He criticized the strategy of involving names like Derrick Orone and the RDC in what should be a straightforward administrative and legal inquiry. Both leaders agree that the time for talking has passed and the time for accountability has arrived. They are calling for the public to remain calm and allow the legal system to uncover where the village funds actually went, ensuring that the rightful beneficiaries finally see the justice they deserve.