MIKE MUKULA IS NOT INVOLVED IN COURT CASES AGAINST PILGRIM AFRICA – SAYS OSEP EMMANUEL
It should be clearly understood that Hon. Mike Mukula has no connection whatsoever to the court cases in which I appear as the petitioner or complainant against Pilgrim Africa. For the record, I have never met Hon. Mike Mukula in my life, nor do I have his contact information.
I kindly urge the public to stop linking his name to any court matter involving Pilgrim Africa. Doing so could amount to character defamation—spreading false statements that harm a person’s reputation. Under the law of torts, he has the right to pursue legal action against individuals who make such claims.
It is misleading to distort facts in a matter of public concern. My actions are guided by Article 50 of the 1995 Constitution, which supports public interest litigation (PIL).
I strongly appeal to the supporters of Mr. Calvin Echodu to refrain from connecting unrelated individuals to the legal proceedings involving Pilgrim Africa. The official court documents clearly list “Osep Emmanuel” as the complainant and “Pilgrim Africa” as the respondent. Hon. Mike Mukula and Mr. Calvin Echodu are not parties to this case.
For clarity, the issues at hand pertain to alleged violations of the Anti-Corruption Act and the Non-Governmental Organizations Act of 2016, which governs the registration, regulation, and oversight of NGOs. The Anti-Corruption Act of 2009 outlines the legal framework for preventing corruption and fraud in both public and private sectors, including NGOs.
Regrettably, many of the development goals initially set by Pilgrim Africa appear to have either been abandoned or not fully achieved. The public has observed that the organization has not effectively addressed the needs of vulnerable communities, as outlined in its mission.
In good faith, and with a sense of civic responsibility, we feel obliged to bring attention to what appears to be financial mismanagement, loss of donor confidence, and misuse of funds meant for at-risk populations.
There is credible information from both observations and whistleblower reports indicating that significant resources allocated for essential public health initiatives—such as malaria prevention (e.g., distribution of mosquito nets and indoor spraying), clean water access, and community health programs—have not reached the intended recipients.
This raises concerns about responsible use of development funds, the rights of underserved Ugandans, and the trust of international donors. Allowing such an organization to continue without accountability risks damaging the integrity of civil society work and sets a troubling example.
Furthermore, additional legal proceedings are expected. A new civil case against Pilgrim Africa is scheduled to be filed today, April 24, 2024, at the High Court.
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