Veteran politician James Okwir of the Northern Region has reportedly stashed several million dollars in cash on his family’s 50‑acre farm after receiving threats from rival factions and fearing a looming anti‑corruption investigation. Sources close to the MP say the money was hidden in underground caches beneath the barn, a move he describes as a “necessary precaution” until the political climate stabilises. Okwir’s aides claim the fear is driven by recent raids on other officials’ properties, while opposition leaders accuse him of hoarding illicit funds. The story has sparked a heated debate in Kampala about transparency, security, and the lengths elected officials will go to protect personal wealth.
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