The projects, meant to expand healthcare access and improve medical services in the district, never reached completion.
The quiet routine of public service in Alebtong District was disrupted this afternoon as Dr. Odung Tony, the District Health Officer of Alebtong District Local Government, was escorted into the Anti-Corruption Court to answer for a costly decision that prosecutors say drained millions from government coffers.
The case was brought forward by the State House Anti-Corruption Unit in collaboration with the Criminal Investigations Directorate and the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions. Together, the agencies accuse Dr. Odung of causing financial loss to the Government amounting to sh165,520,800.
According to court documents, the funds were irregularly paid to Otada Construction Ltd during the 2019/2020 financial year for the upgrade of Angweta Health Centre II and Angwei Health Centre II to Health Centre IIIs. Prosecutors allege that the payment was made without securing the mandatory advance payment guarantee and without following proper procurement procedures.
The projects, meant to expand healthcare access and improve medical services in the district, never reached completion. Otada Construction Ltd allegedly abandoned the sites after receiving the funds, leaving behind stalled structures and a community still waiting for improved healthcare facilities.
Dr. Odung is said to have acted alongside the former Chief Administrative Officer, Otim Ben Ogwette, and the former Chief Finance Officer, Andeoye Stephen.
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The two former officials are currently at large. Criminal summons have been issued requiring them to appear in court on 5th March 2026 for plea taking.
As proceedings concluded for the day, Dr. Odung was remanded in custody until 5th March 2026. The courtroom fell silent as he was led away — a stark reminder of the growing scrutiny on public officials entrusted with managing taxpayer funds.
For the residents of Alebtong, the case is more than a legal battle. It is about accountability, unfinished health centers, and the hope that public resources meant for community welfare will be safeguarded in the future.
