KAMPALA, Uganda: Brig. Gen. Lukyamuzi, Failed to learn from his past mistakes that led to the halt of his office for over eight months, State House has again spotted with another intervenson in a legal dispute over ownership of a valuable property in Kampala, which involves two Asian brothers, Amin Mohamed Alibai and Madatally Popat Alibai.
Recently, soldiers from a unit associated with State House, conducted a raid on the property located along Kira Road in Nakawa Division, sparking concerns about the legality and constitutionality of the invasion, especially given the ongoing court proceedings related to the same.
Despite court rulings against Mohamed Alibai, the same person has continued to contest the ownership of the property, leading to a series of legal battles. The dispute stems from the repossession of the property by Mohamed, on behalf of Madatally, who was living in Canada at the time of the repossession, following the government’s invitation for Asians to reclaim their expropriated possessions.
However, Amin Mohamed, who facilitated the repossession, has since concealed the relevant documents and even used them as collateral to receive a staggering loan from Diamond Trust Bank (DTB). Despite the documents being in the name of Madatally, the rightful owner, Mohamed, the individual in possession has continued to claim ownership, falsely.
The State House Clarification
In response to legal actions taken by Madatally, the occupant, Amin Mohamed Alibai of the property, sought assistance from State House, leading to a recent raid conducted by soldiers under the Brig Gen Moses Lukyamuzi`s instructions. Brig Gen. Moses Lukyamuzi heads the State House Land `Protection` Unit based in Mengo, along Kabakanjagala road.
This stance, even with State House clarification on the same office. State House issued a press statement in January this year, clarifying that Brig Gen Lukyamuzi is not mandated to neither carry out arrests of people, nor interfere in disputes before courts of law. But the raid, aimed at apprehending one of the occupants of the property, ended without success.
This glitch, as Madatally refused to leave his premises, citing the absence of a court order authorizing the arrest. Despite the soldiers’ efforts to remove him, they eventually left without achieving their objective. While the soldiers conducted their operation discreetly to avoid public attention, details of the raid have since emerged, shedding light on the ongoing dispute over the property. The involvement of State House in a private legal matter raises questions about the appropriate channels for resolving such legal disputes and the use of public resources in such issues. Watch this space…
