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All preparations have been made for the election of a new Won-Nyaci, the paramount chief of Lango, following a meeting held on Monday by the council of “Owitonge” (clan heads). Several resolutions were reached regarding the forthcoming election.
The event commenced with the removal of Dila Benson Oyuku and Anthony Oyuku from their positions as Speaker and Speaker-Treasurer, respectively, of the Lango Cultural Foundation. They were immediately replaced by new office bearers.
George Ojwang Opota, the Prime Minister of Tekwaro Lango and also the Clan Head of Odyek-Onywal-Lceng, stated that the ousted speakers had repeatedly missed cultural council meetings and had shown little interest in participating.
The decision to terminate Dila Benson’s role was supported by Jurubabbel, amidst jubilation from numerous clan heads gathered at the meeting. Out of 149 clan heads, 120 attended the meeting at the Lango Cultural Centre.
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Willy Omodo Omodo has been appointed as the new Speaker of the Lango Cultural Foundation, with full endorsement from the clan heads until further notice.
Mr. Oremo Alot, the former LCV of Lira District, welcomed his appointment to replace Benson Ogwete Otim in the membership of the Lango Cultural Foundation Electoral Commission.
Andrew Ogwang, a clan member, advocated for the retention of only the constitution officially made by Owitong regarding the election, suggesting that all other constitutions be scrapped.
Ben Ogwete Otim and Beatrice Lagada were relieved of their duties by the clan heads from the electoral commission due to their other commitments.
Out of 149 clan heads, 126 are now registered for the election scheduled for March 1, 2024.
A prominent clan leader, Joseph Olet Magezi, affirmed that nothing would impede the upcoming election of the new Won Nyaci.
Tom Otim, the chairperson of the Lango Cultural Foundation, expressed his disappointment with interruptions during his work.
Ten different voting locations will be designated in Akii-Bua Stadium for the scheduled election on March 1, 2024.
Dr. Eng. Moses Odongo Okune, Okello Dan, Dr. Nam, among others, are vying for the position of Won Nyaci to replace Yosam Odur Ebii, who will retire from office.
Yosam was presented with a brand-new vehicle by the President of Uganda, H.E. Gen. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, through Jane Barikye, the State House Comptroller, at Mayor’s Garden over the weekend.
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