Obongi, Uganda – Former Obongi Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Andrew Leru is facing a 30-day ultimatum to repay Shs 52 million he allegedly embezzled while in office. The directive comes from Deputy Inspector General of Government (DGG) Dr. Patricia Acan Okoria.
The funds were intended for Itula Health Centre III in Obongi District. The DGG has instructed Leru to deposit the money into the Inspectorate of Government’s recovery account at the Bank of Uganda within the stipulated timeframe.
Leru, who is now the CAO of Manafa District, has a history of corruption allegations. He was previously arrested in Nwoya District for embezzling funds related to the Parish Development Model (PDM). Although he was transferred after the scandal, his alleged involvement in corruption cases in Obongi District has not gone unnoticed.
The DGG’s directive is a significant step towards holding Leru accountable for his alleged actions and recovering the misappropriated funds.
