Yusuf Ssemakula Hits Back at SHACU, Exposes Rot at the State House Anti-Corruption Unit

Kampala, Uganda — June 24, 2026 — Senior citizen and land rights claimant Ssemakula Yusuf has issued a strong rebuttal to a June 22 press statement by the State House Anti-Corruption Unit (SH-ACU), describing it as “false, malicious and defamatory” and accusing the unit of undermining court orders and protecting alleged land grabbers.

The State House Anti-Corruption Unit (SHACU) on Monday accused Ssemakula Yusuf of being behind numerous land wrangles in Kampala and surrounding areas. This afternoon, Ssemakula responded in a strongly worded statement, describing the unit’s claims as false, malicious, and defamatory.

Ssemakula cited several land disputes in which he says the courts and police have already ruled in his or his clients’ favor, including matters involving Kyadondo Block 185 Plots 11407 and 11408, Kyadondo Block 180, and land in Ntinda and Kitukutwe. He said the SH-ACU’s claims amount to contempt of court and interference with the judicial process, and called on President Yoweri Museveni to intervene, remove officials he accused of abuse of power, and ensure the unit respects the rule of law. Ssemakula also said he reserves the right to sue for defamation and malicious falsehood.

FULL STATEMENT

PRESS STATEMENT
BY
SSEM AKULA YUSUF

Kampala, Uganda – 24th June 2026
RE: FALSE, MALICIOUS AND DEFAMATORY PRESS STATEMENT BY THE STATE HOUSE ANTI-CORRUPTION UNIT DATED 22ND JUNE 2026
I, Ssemakula Yusuf, a Senior Citizen who has always stood for the rule of law, categorically reject and condemn in the strongest terms the false, malicious, and defamatory press statement issued by certain rogue elements within the State House Anti-Corruption Unit (SH-ACU) on 22nd June 2026.
This statement is a desperate attempt to cover up their own thuggery, their open contempt for valid court orders, and their protection of habitual land grabbers. It is riddled with lies and is clearly designed to intimidate and blackmail anyone who dares to expose their abuse of power. I am not the author of any anonymous social media posts. I am a senior citizen who uses lawful channels, the courts, police, and proper petitions to seek justice for my clients and myself.
THE TRUTH THE SH-ACU IS TRYING TO BURY:

1. Obatre Alex Lumumba Case (Misc. Application No. 059 of 2025 arising from HCCS No. 111 of 2025): There exists a clear Temporary Injunction issued by Hon. Lady Justice Naluzze Aisha Batala on 16th October 2025, restraining Kayondo Juma, Kintu Michael and all their agents Nyemera Beatrice Winnie inclusive from trespassing upon, constructing on, or interfering with the suit land at Kyadondo Block 185 Plots 11407 and 11408. This order was reinforced by directives from the Inspector General of Police and the Land Police Protection Unit. The SH-ACU’s alleged “investigation” and protection of these respondents constitutes direct contempt of court and a gross undermining of the learned Justice’s authority. Calling this order into question is an attack on the competence and integrity of a sitting High Court Judge.
2. Sanyu Edisa Case (Misc. Application No. 2997 of 2024 arising from HCCS No. 613 of 2018): There is a valid Consent Judgment/Decree dated 2nd April 2026 in which Sanyu Edisa was declared the lawful owner of the land (Kyadondo Block 180, formerly Plot 2). The ruling by the same Hon. Lady Justice Naluzze Aisha Batala struck out the claims of Mawanda Moses and others for lack of locus standi, confirming Sanyu Edisa as the sole biological child and rightful beneficiary. The SH-ACU’s claim that “the consent order was never issued” or that “the presiding judge declined to sign it” is a blatant and provable lie. The document exists, was properly extracted, and remains valid. Their “investigation” siding with parties whose claims were rejected by court is nothing but interference with the judicial process.
3. My Lawful Possession in Other Matters: In the Ntinda land matter (LRV 1837 Folio 11 Plot 106), the Inspector General of Police, the Commander KMP, and multiple police correspondences have repeatedly confirmed that ownership and possession were settled by court (HCCS No. 106 of 2011), that a Permanent Injunction exists, and that my interests as the registered proprietor must be protected. They have criticized interference by officers linked to the SH-ACU. The DPP has also withdrawn charges in related matters, confirming they were civil in nature. The SH-ACU’s attempt to portray me as a “land-grabber” is defamatory and contradicted by official police and DPP records.
   The SH-ACU is not fighting corruption. It is protecting land grabbers, defying court orders, and now lying publicly to destroy the reputation of those who challenge them. By attacking the integrity of High Court Justices and suggesting their orders are invalid or unsigned, these “small gods” are openly contemptuous of the judiciary and the rule of law.
4. In regards to Hellen Namazzi , the Director Public Prosecutions withdrew the case with instructions that there’s completely no criminal element in my ownership and use of my property and also stated that old age doesn’t necessarily mean that Namazzi shouldn’t claim what doesn’t belong to her. Hellen Namazzi also withdrew from court the case she had filed against me for lack of evidence and or proof of ownership.
5. For land at Kitukutwe, i eish to clearly state that the unit has no complainant as all persons who had intrests in the same entered a Consent and issues were amicably settled.
   DEMAND TO THE PRESIDENT:
   I call upon His Excellency President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni Tibuhaburwa to act immediately and decisively. These rogue elements masquerading as anti-corruption officers must be removed from the State House Anti-Corruption Unit at the earliest opportunity. The Unit must be purged of individuals who act as a parallel judiciary, protect habitual land grabbers, and undermine valid court decisions. The President must ensure that the SH-ACU respects court orders and stops its campaign of lies and intimidation against citizens and judicial officers.
   I further call upon all Ugandans who have suffered similar abuse, coercion, or false accusations at the hands of this compromised Unit to speak out boldly. Silence only strengthens these thugs.
   I reserve all my legal rights to pursue defamation, malicious falsehood, and any other remedies available under the law against those responsible for this outrageous statement and the pattern of abuse it seeks to defend.
   For God and My Country.
   Ssemakula Yusuf

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