Uganda’s judicial and administrative systems face scrutiny as the Wallia and Ahluwalia families accuse Justice Deepa Verma and Administrator General Manzi Victor of misconduct in handling the estates of Zura Mama Kasuku and Ahluwalia Guido. Their petition to President Museveni, dated July 16, 2026, portrays a process riddled with secrecy, exclusion, and abuse of office.
The complainants — Bunny Wallia, Johnny Wallia, Ronnie Wallia, and Jassie Ahluwalia — declared: “We hereby lodge this legal complaint and request for urgent investigation into the alleged irregular, improper, unlawful and abusive conduct in the processing of the estates of the late Zura Mama Kasuku and the late Ahluwalia Gudo.” They accuse officials of manipulating procedures and excluding rightful heirs. The irony is unmistakable: those entrusted with justice are accused of denying it.
Their grievance centers on a family meeting held June 12, 2026. They write: “We were neither notified nor invited to the meeting, yet decisions purporting to bind the entire family were taken.” The next day, certificates of no objection were issued, which they describe as “suspiciously convenient.” They argue: “The issuance of certificates of no objection on June 15, 2026, without due consultation, demonstrates collusion and abuse of office.”
They further allege that Administration Causes Nos. 599 and 600 of 2026 were filed before the High Court without informing them. They insist: “We were deliberately kept in the dark, and filings were made before the High Court without informing us, the rightful beneficiaries.” To them, this exclusion violates constitutional guarantees. They write: “The Constitution of Uganda guarantees fairness, transparency, and accountability in public administration. What we have witnessed is the opposite: secrecy, manipulation, and abuse.”
The paradox is emphasized: Justice Verma, entrusted with fairness, is accused of presiding over injustice, while the Administrator General is accused of collusion. They declare: “No one is above the law, and those who abuse their offices must face consequences.”
The petition is supported by evidence, including newspaper publications, notices, applications, and files from Administrator General’s Causes. They state: “We shall rely on these documents to demonstrate the irregularities and improprieties complained of.”
Their requests to Museveni include registration of the complaint, impartial investigation, disciplinary or criminal action, and a written response. They write: “We request that this complaint be registered and investigated without delay, and that appropriate action be taken against those found culpable.”
The petition was widely copied to officials, including the Deputy Chief Justice, the Head of Secret Service, the Chief of Defence Forces, and the Anti‑Corruption Unit. They explain: “We have copied this complaint to relevant offices to ensure transparency and accountability.”
The complainants allege: “The process has been hijacked, and the estates of our loved ones are being mismanaged.” They confess: “We have endured anguish and distress, watching our family heritage being dismantled through irregular and unlawful means.” Their pleas, they say, have been ignored, their rights denied, and their heritage endangered.
They insist: “No one is above the law, and those who abuse their offices must face consequences.” Signed collectively, the petition closes with: “We stand united in our demand for justice, and we shall pursue this matter until fairness is restored.”
The controversy reflects broader concerns about Uganda’s institutions. They write: “We seek not only the protection of our family rights but also the preservation of the rule of law in our country.” Their appeal is both personal and national, raising questions about trust in institutions. They insist: “We shall not relent until justice is done and the truth is revealed.”
The petition is a powerful denunciation of abuse, meticulous in evidence and uncompromising in demand. Whether Museveni intervenes remains uncertain, but the families’ determination is unmistakable.
