Corrupt chief dethroned

Chief Jomo Motale Otte of Big Bekondo, Mbonge Sub Division, Meme Division of the Southwest Region has been dethroned for alleged engagement in cheating, corruption and extortion of funds from his subjects.

The third class traditional ruler was fired on May 27, 2014, following a Prefectural Order from the cabinet of Meme Senior Divisional Officer David Koulbout Aman.

According to the order, Jomo ceases to exercise authority in the said chiefdom from the date the document was signed.

The order number 091/A/MINATD/DOT/SDOA/SCT of 27 May 2014, addressed to the Minister of Territorial Administration and Decentralisation, a copy of which The Post procured is copied the Governor of the Southwest Region, the Cabinet of the SDO Meme , the Divisional Officer, DO Mbonge Sub Division and all concerned for proper information and implementation.

Attempts by The Post to contact Jomo Motale Otte for comments on the situation were abortive.