State minister for Planning Amos Lugoloobi has emotionally opened up and shared that his detention at Kira Division Police headquarters and his remand to Luzira prison was like a perfect Plan by God so that he can witness the poor conditions in prison and work towards improving them as a state minister for Planning.
The Minister spent three days at Kira Police Division headquarters and in Luzira prison after his arrest in connection with the mismanagement of iron sheets meant for the Karachunas (youth warriors) in Karamoja Sub-region.
He was last week arraigned before the Anti-Corruption Court presided over by the acting Principal Senior Grade One Magistrate, Mr Ebert Asiimwe. He was charged with two counts of dealing with suspect property contrary to Sections 21A of the Anti-Corruption Act (as amended). He denied the charges.
“I think God planned that as minister for Planning, I had to be arrested and subsequently remanded to Luzira prison so that I can witness the bad situation in jail and work towards improving prisoners’ lives. While in Luzira Prison, I had a conversation with some staff in my ministry, who had come to visit me, about the need to improve conditions in prisons. I want to tell you that we have started on this task,” he added.
This was Mr Lugoloobi’s first public appearance in Kayunga District after court granted him bail on Thursday last week.
“Now that I am aware of the deplorable conditions in prison and in police cells, as a minister for Planning, I am going to engage responsible officials to ensure that the conditions are improved.”- he said.
After reading this, I think if their kids were going to govt schools, and hospitals, perhaps they would be concerned..😁 @AmosLugoloobi pic.twitter.com/cFSh9YqiK6
— Monica Katasii (@NupQuin) April 24, 2023
