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Ugandan Magistrate arrested for posing as woman to write Law exams for girlfriend

A Ugandan newly appointed Magistrate, Musa Semwogerere has been arrested for posing as a woman to sit for exams for his girlfriend at the Law Development Centre (LDC) Lira, Uganda.

Media reports have it that Musa Semwogerere was just promoted to the rank of grade one magistrate by the Judicial Service Commission two weeks ago.

LDC director, Frank Nigel Othembi in a statement declared that Semwogerere’s offense contravened Section 351 of the Penal Code Act and Impersonation contrary to Section 381 of the Penal Code Act.

“We reported the matter to the Police and he has been charged with two counts of uttering a false document contrary to Section 351 of the Penal Code Act and Impersonation contrary to Section 381 of the Penal Code Act and remanded to prison till August, 3, 2023. We will ensure that this case is prosecuted fully to its conclusion, including all other culpable persons," Othembi said.

Recall, Law Development Center is conducting final written examinations across all its three Campuses- Kampala, Lira and Mbarara. LDC does not condone any act of examination malpractice. We will continue with our zero tolerance policy towards any such conduct.”

In a related statement, Judiciary Commission has confirmed the suspect to be a grade one magistrate appointed recently by the Judicial Service Commission but revealed that he will be relieved of his appointment.

“Semwogerere Ammaari Musa was appointed a judicial officer on June 12, 2023 by the Judicial Service Commission alongside 86 other persons to the position of Magistrate Grade One on probation. According to the Chief Registrar, Her Worship Sarah Langa Siu, the Judiciary is finalizing the appointment process of the said officers after which they will be sworn in,” the judiciary said.

Source: Correct NG

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