The Lost Files: EP 3 | How the Gold Scandal Case Against Amin and Obote Collapsed

The Lost Files with Frank Ntambi

"The Lost Files with Frank Ntambi," we explore the infamous gold scandal of 1965 that rocked Uganda’s political scene. Frank Ntambi narrates the dramatic events that unfolded when Daudi Ochieng, the representative for Mityana, raised concerns in parliament about Colonel Idi Amin’s return from Zaire (now Congo) with a cache of gold, coffee, and ivory. The allegations suggested that Amin had also stashed large sums of money in his bank account, throwing parliament into a frenzy.

Discover how this scandal, which implicated both Idi Amin and then-Prime Minister Milton Obote, eventually collapsed, and the political maneuvers that followed. This episode sheds light on a pivotal moment in Uganda’s history, revealing the intricate dynamics of power, corruption, and influence.
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