KAMPALA- The Anti-Corruption Court orders Minister for Economic Monitoring Amos Lugoloobi to give his side of the story over the alleged Karamoja Iron Sheets scandal.
Lugoloobi is accused of misappropriating iron sheets intended for vulnerable Karamoja communities.
Justice Jane Kajuugo made the ruling noting the prosecution had adduced sufficient evidence to sustain the said charges.
The court adjourned the case to January, 15th, 2025 when the state minister is expected to start his defense.
The Prosecution states that Lugoloobi received 700 iron sheets marked “Office of the Prime Minister,” which were reportedly diverted for personal use, including roofing a goat house on his farm and donating to a school in Kayunga District.
Lugoloobi’s lawyers had argued that the Prosecution had not demonstrated sufficient evidence to require a defense, claiming the iron sheets’ designation was unclear and that witnesses failed to place Lugoloobi at the scene of the crime.
However, the prosecution had maintained that Lugoloobi’s direct presence was not necessary for a conviction, as evidence showed that the iron sheets were misused.
