Exclusive:Celebrated Engineer Odongo Denies Allegations of Misconduct in Clan Leadership and Property Dispute

Engineer Odongo Refutes Allegations of Misconduct in Clan Leadership and Property Dispute

Kampala, Uganda: Ugandan civil engineer has issued a detailed rebuttal to accusations leveled against him by Akoli Hermilia Christine, denying claims of wrongful termination, clan leadership disputes, and property mismanagement. The rebuttal, shared publicly, addresses allegations circulated through social media labeling them as "falsehoods" and "baseless."  

The engineer, Odongo Bongonyinge whose tenure as District Engineer in Alebtong ended in January 2017, clarified that he resigned voluntarily to pursue consultancy work with Canada-based Co-Water International. He emphasized that his departure was not a termination, urging verification from Alebtong’s Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) and District Service Commission.  

Central to the rebuttal is a dispute over leadership within the Tikokin me Ocok Clan. The engineer ,Odongo claims he was rightfully elected as the 4th Clan Leader in April 2014, dismissing Akwam Emmy’s assertion of a mid-1990s clan merger as "false." He cited the 2003 Lango Cultural Foundation constitution, which lists Tikokin me Ocok as Clan 7, and challenged critics to fact-check historical records of Clans in Lango.

He criticized her public remarks about Susan Gol, a family member whose introduction expenses he claims to have contributed.

 He defended his role as family representative since 1996, stating, “Family representation is a birthright, not a political position" which he has done very well defending the home from public auction by Centenary Bank, Lira in 2007.

Denying property disputes, the engineer ,Odongo Bongonyinge referenced a 2005 land division in Teso Bar overseen by his late mother Mrs. Pulkeria Bongonyinge(RIP). He stated that the property was lawfully partitioned into plot 5 and 7 and that he wall fenced it at a cost of UGX 90 million, asserting that succession matters should be resolved by elders, not “social media outbursts.” He dismissed allegations of torture and property damage as attempts by Akwam Emmy and Akoli Hermilia Christine to tarnish his reputation.  

The rebuttal described Akoli’s recent police complaints—including a November 2024 scuffle and a 2023 backyard incident—as “baseless.” 

 Odongo Bongonyinge denied any involvement in an alleged assault case at CPS Lira. A cyber-harassment case has reportedly been filed against Akoli and Akwam Emmy respectively. 

The celebrated engineer urged the public to disregard her claims, emphasizing to his sister that “riches come from hard work, not from so called 'positions'.” That Akoli should learn to work and forget "gimmicks" as a way of survival. 

He framed his rebuttal as a clarification for the community, noting that his family, including family friends and other relatives abroad, supports his stance.  

Odongo ’s rebuttal disputes allegations across multiple fronts, from professional conduct to clan legitimacy, while framing Akoli’s actions as erratic and self-serving. The document underscores cultural and familial issues, urging resolution through traditional channels rather than public platforms.