Former Arua District Local Government LCV Chairperson Alfred Okuonzi and his son, Stephen Pariyo, have been remanded to Luzira Prison over charges of abuse of office and theft involving a motorcycle belonging to the district.
The two appeared before the Anti-Corruption Court, where Principal Magistrate Christopher Opit read the charges to them. They both denied the allegations.
The court remanded them until November 10, 2026, when they are expected to return for the hearing of their bail application.
According to the Inspectorate of Government (IGG), Okuonzi allegedly abused his office while serving as Arua district chairperson by irregularly taking possession of a motorcycle, registration number UFA 401N, and refusing to hand it over to the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO).
The motorcycle had reportedly been donated to Arua District Local Government by the Norwegian Refugee Council.
Prosecution alleges that Okuonzi’s actions were prejudicial to the interests of the Government of Uganda, as he irregularly assumed control of the government asset and failed to surrender it to the district administration.
He and his son, Pariyo, are also accused of fraudulently taking the motorcycle without any claim of right, with the intention of permanently depriving Arua District Local Government of its property.
The charges were brought by the Inspectorate of Government as part of its mandate to investigate and prosecute corruption-related offences and abuse of public office.
The accused persons will return to court on November 10 for their bail application.
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