The Libyan Ambassador to Uganda, H.E Ibrahim Ahmed Sultan, has strongly denied a series of disturbing allegations made by his former Administrative Secretary, Suzan Oyella, who accused him of sexually abusing female workers and luring young women with promises of jobs and opportunities in Libya.
In an exclusive interview aired last Tuesday, the Ambassador dismissed the claims as “false, malicious and baseless,” insisting that they are part of a smear campaign designed to tarnish his reputation and diplomatic mission in Uganda.
However, following the denial, The Highflyer Report’s Investigations Desk reached out to individuals allegedly affected by the Ambassador’s actions. Among them is a woman who formerly worked as a housemaid in the Ambassador’s residence. She spoke to us under strict anonymity due to fears for her safety, family, and current employment.
In an emotionally restrained voice, the former maid confirmed elements of the story Suzan Oyella had initially narrated. “I was very young and desperate for work,” she recounted. “At first, I was grateful for the opportunity, but things quickly changed. He [the Ambassador] made advances, and it was difficult to say no. I was alone, and he knew that.”
Suzan Oyella, who served as Administrative Secretary at the Libyan Embassy, had earlier alleged that the Ambassador had a pattern of manipulating young women — promising them jobs either at the embassy or in Libya — and later abandoning them after exploiting them.
“There were several girls,” Suzan told us last week. “Some were taken abroad, and others never returned. I spoke up because someone has to protect the next victim.”
The Embassy has not issued a formal statement beyond the Ambassador’s personal denial. As the allegations gain traction, calls are mounting from women’s rights groups and civil society organizations for a full independent inquiry into the matter.
This is a developing story. The Highflyer Report will continue to investigate and provide updates.