Patricia Magara, a former State House official and daughter of National Resistance Army (NRA) historical figure Sam Magara, is under scrutiny following allegations raised by a Nigerian investor over financial dealings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to a petition filed with the State House Anti-Corruption Unit (SHACU), the investor, identified as Pwanabeshi Eric Alson, claims he paid Magara USD 300,000 (approximately Shs 1 billion) for consultation services related to his investment plans in Uganda.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Alson, the CEO of Greenlane International, a company focused on deriving economic value from environmental initiatives, alleged that he connected with Magara in late 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He stated that Magara offered to assist him in securing necessary documentation to transfer USD 3 billion for planned investments in Uganda.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The investor further claimed that Magara assured him of facilitating introductions to high-ranking officials to expedite the process. Alson said he made two payments: USD 60,000 on November 19, 2024, and USD 240,000 on November 21, 2024, at a Kampala hotel, with Magara reportedly signing a receipt for the funds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Alson also claimed he bore additional costs for logistics, including facilitating travel for verification purposes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Despite these payments, he alleged that the promised outcomes were not delivered, prompting him to seek clarification from officials in Uganda.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Alson recounted meeting with Gen. Salim Saleh, who denied prior knowledge of the arrangement and reportedly contacted Magara to address the matter. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to Alson, the General instructed Magara to resolve the issue and refund the money, but this has not occurred.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The matter has since been referred to Brig. Gen. Isoke at SHACU, with Alson seeking assistance in recovering the funds. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Legal Officer at State House Investors Protection Unit reportedly advised Alson to pursue the matter through official channels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Authorities, including the Uganda Police, are said to be investigating the claims, with further action anticipated based on the findings.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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