ULS President Ssemakadde accuses former leader Pheona Wall of misconduct

Nabasa Pheona Wall, former President of the Uganda Law Society (ULS), has come under scrutiny following serious allegations made by the current ULS President, Isaac K. Ssemakadde.

In a strongly worded statement, Ssemakadde accused Wall of dishonesty, incompetence, and complicity in violating ULS election regulations.

Ssemakadde described Wall as “an incorrigible liar” and alleged she facilitated the controversial appointments of Ruth Sebatindira and Norah Matovu Winyi to the Judicial Service Commission (JSC).

He claimed these appointments, now revoked, were orchestrated in breach of election guidelines and maintained during Wall’s tenure as ULS Vice President.

The allegations extend to Wall’s knowledge of judicial precedents, with Ssemakadde citing her supposed ignorance of landmark cases such as Dhikusooka v Attorney General and Gerald Karuhanga v Attorney General.

He criticized her interpretation of presidential powers and accused her of failing to champion inclusivity and protect women’s rights in her leadership roles.

Wall, a seasoned lawyer with expertise in public relations, energy, oil and gas, labor law, and governance, has served on various boards, including the ULS, Public Relations Association of Uganda, and East African Business Council. However, Ssemakadde’s critique challenges the integrity and competence that have defined her professional reputation.

This controversy highlights ongoing tensions within the ULS and raises broader questions about transparency and accountability in Uganda’s legal profession. The allegations against Wall underscore the importance of holding leaders to account while ensuring that the legal fraternity upholds its standards of integrity.

As the debate unfolds, both Wall’s defenders and critics will seek to shape the narrative, making this a pivotal moment for the Uganda Law Society.