Denis Asiimwe a concerned subject of Bunyoro Kitara Kingdom has sued three officials of the Kingdom at Hoima High Court over several issues surrounding the leadership and administration of the kingdom affairs.
The three kingdom officials are Prince Mugenyi Fred Ruchunya who is the Chief Prince (Okwiir), Andrew Byakutaaga who is the Prime Minister (Omuhikirwa) and Kabagambe Kaliisa who is the chairman royal commission.
According to the civil suit no C5-038 of 2024 filled in the High court of Hoima Holden at Hoima yesterday Thursday September 5, 2024, the plaintiff’s wants the court to arrive at a number of issues.
The issues include a declaration that the defendant’s appointment of new cabinet ministers is unlawful, null and void a declaration that the defendants are trespassers on the Kings Prerogative powers to appoint cabinet ministers.
The plaintiff seeks an order restraining the defendants from making any further appointments of cabinet ministers unless in accordance with the constitution of the republic of Uganda and the kingdom’s laws and customs.
He also wants an injunction compelling the defendants to reverse any appointments made in contravention of the law.
He also wants an order compelling the defendants to provide accountability for the kingdom assets sold off under the pretense of the Kings Health condition.
According to the copy of the suit, the cause of action arose due to the fact that Bunyoro Kitara kingdom is a traditional institution recognized under the constitution of Uganda and operate under the specific laws and customs that govern the appointment of the cabinet ministers.
Meanwhile, since yesterday Security has been beefed up at the Bunyoro Kitara Kingdom offices in Hoima City, amid tensions surrounding the transition of the new cabinet.
According to Julius Allan Hakiza, the Albertine Police PRO says the police presence is aimed at maintaining law and order, and preventing any potential chaos or disruptions to the transition process.
According to the Albertine Region police PRO, the deployment is necessary to ensure a peaceful transition.
Chief Prince Ruchuya has emphasized that the new cabinet will take office by all means, and has urged security forces not to politicize the matter, stating that their goal is to work for the betterment of the Bunyoro Kitara Kingdom.
The situation remains tense, with the sacked prime minister and his team vowing to oppose the new cabinet.
