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Court summons former Dokolo CAO in sh123m case
Chief Magistrate Peter Lochomin, on June 15, 2026, issued the summons after the two accused persons failed to appear in court for the scheduled judgment hearing in the case.
By: Edward Anyoli, Journalist @New Vision
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The Anti-Corruption Court in Nakasero has issued criminal summons for former Dokolo district chief administrative officer (CAO) George William Omuge and former finance officer Alex Ongom over allegations of false accounting involving public funds.
Chief Magistrate Peter Lochomin, on June 15, 2026, issued the summons after the two accused persons failed to appear in court for the scheduled judgment hearing in the case.
Their lawyer, Kenneth Engoru, told court that Omuge was unwell and hospitalised, while Ongom had lost a close relative and was engaged in burial arrangements. He added that only former district engineer Thomas Okello was present in court.
The accused are charged with false accounting by a public officer contrary to section 22 of the Anti-Corruption Act, as amended. The offence attracts a maximum penalty of three years’ imprisonment or a fine not exceeding sh1.4 million upon conviction.
"We pray that court be pleased to grant an adjournment for the delivery of the judgment," Engoru said.
In response, Chief State Attorney Gloria Inzikuru from the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) did not oppose the adjournment but requested that the court issue criminal summons for the two absent accused persons.
The accused are charged with false accounting by a public officer contrary to section 22 of the Anti-Corruption Act, as amended. The offence attracts a maximum penalty of three years’ imprisonment or a fine not exceeding sh1.4 million upon conviction.
"We pray that court be pleased to grant an adjournment for the delivery of the judgment," Engoru said.
In response, Chief State Attorney Gloria Inzikuru from the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) did not oppose the adjournment but requested that the court issue criminal summons for the two absent accused persons.
Chief Magistrate Lochomin agreed with the prosecution and issued summons requiring Omuge and Ongom to appear in court on June 24, 2026, when judgment in the matter is expected to be delivered.
The prosecution alleges that Omuge, Okello and Ongom, while serving as CAO, district engineer and finance officer in charge of works at Dokolo district local government, were responsible for the receipt, custody and management of funds meant for service delivery.
It is further alleged that the accused submitted false accountability of sh112 million to the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, despite knowing that the documentation was fraudulent.
The prosecution also alleges that the trio submitted another falsified accountability of sh11.8 million to the same ministry. The accused have denied all charges.
The prosecution alleges that Omuge, Okello and Ongom, while serving as CAO, district engineer and finance officer in charge of works at Dokolo district local government, were responsible for the receipt, custody and management of funds meant for service delivery.
It is further alleged that the accused submitted false accountability of sh112 million to the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, despite knowing that the documentation was fraudulent.
The prosecution also alleges that the trio submitted another falsified accountability of sh11.8 million to the same ministry. The accused have denied all charges.