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In a shocking revelation, a Ugandan citizen has come forward with detailed allegations implicating a staff member from the office of the Prime Minister, Rt. Hon. Robinah Nabbanja, in a fraudulent job scheme that cost him millions of shillings.
Mitala Enock, a concerned and devastated victim, alleges that one Male Nicholas, reportedly working in Nabbanja’s office and allegedly related to her, orchestrated a fake job scheme that swindled him out of UGX 2 million in January. According to Enock, Nicholas promised him a lucrative government job and even went as far as providing a forged employment contract to solidify the con.
“He asked for money in January—UGX 2 million—promised me a job, and gave me a fake contract. I was supposed to start work on 24th February, but he kept postponing until the end of March,” Enock explained in a social media message obtained by this reporter.
After realizing the delays were a red flag, Enock requested a refund. Nicholas, under pressure, refunded UGX 1.5 million but later demanded an additional UGX 500,000 under the pretense of processing a new contract. The audacity and persistence of the scam have left Enock not only financially strained but deeply betrayed by a public office expected to serve citizens with integrity.
In his emotional plea, Enock says:
“There’s a staff in Nabbanja’s office who scammed me. I need your help. I am willing to give you details of what happened with evidence. I request that you at least help me recover my money or, if not, expose him so that he doesn’t scam any other person.”
Attached to his claims is the fake contract and WhatsApp correspondence, adding substantial weight to his allegations.
A Pattern of Abuse?
This case raises troubling questions about corruption and accountability in high-level government offices. The Prime Minister’s office is one of the most powerful and influential arms of the Ugandan executive, and having individuals use its name to dupe desperate job seekers casts a dark shadow over its credibility.
If Nicholas indeed works in or is associated with Nabbanja’s office, this must prompt immediate investigation—not only to recover stolen funds but to protect other unsuspecting Ugandans from similar exploitation.
Call for Action
Mitala Enock has bravely spoken out, not just for justice for himself, but to prevent others from falling into the same trap. The Office of the Prime Minister, the Inspectorate of Government, and anti-corruption bodies like the IGG and State House Anti-Corruption Unit must swiftly act to investigate these allegations, verify Nicholas’s position, and bring him to justice if found guilty.
This case is a painful reminder of the dangers vulnerable citizens face when job desperation meets systemic corruption. As Uganda grapples with unemployment and economic hardship, it’s disheartening to see conmen hiding behind government desks preying on hope.
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