Lira City, Uganda – Auma Pamela, wife of UK-based Reagan Odongo, has firmly refuted sensational media reports regarding her claim to their marital home in Lira City, emphasizing her legal rights and commitment to resolving the dispute through proper legal and cultural channels.
Contrary to recent tabloid headlines portraying her as an “ex-wife storming” the property, Auma clarified in an exclusive statement that she remains legally married to Odongo under Ugandan customary law. “Our 2011 marriage, solemnized with 20 cows, 12 goats, and other traditional gifts, was never dissolved,” she stated, presenting marriage certificates, wedding photographs, and a CD of their wedding song as evidence.
Key Clarifications from Auma:
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Marital Status: She dismissed reports of a 2006 UK divorce as “factually false,” confirming that the couple still shares a home in London with their four children, while awaiting official court proceedings.
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Property Rights: “This home was built during our marriage with joint contributions. My children grew up here—I have every right to protect their inheritance,” she asserted, rejecting claims that she “locked herself” in the house illegally.
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Peaceful Intent: Auma explained that her visit to the Lira mansion was intended to retrieve personal belongings, not to incite conflict. She was accompanied by clan leaders (Otikokin) and District Police Commander Brian Ampaire to ensure order.
The Shs 4 billion property—featuring Italian steel doors and luxury furnishings—became a flashpoint when Odongo returned from the UK last Friday. Auma expressed regret over the confrontation and praised elders and security forces for facilitating calm negotiations.
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Auma raised concerns about political interference, accusing some politicians of exploiting the dispute to fund their 2026 mayoral campaigns.
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The Oyima and Otikokin clans, led by Sam Engola, are reportedly organizing formal mediation to resolve the matter culturally.
“We trust our elders and legal systems—not tabloid theatrics,” Auma affirmed.
As mediation talks progress, Auma Pamela remains focused on securing her children’s future and upholding her lawful entitlements. “This is about justice and dignity, not drama,” she concluded, urging media outlets to uphold accuracy and respect due process.
