Lango postpones paramount chief’s poll over Cecilia Ogwal’s death
Eng Dr Moses Michael Odongo Okune a candidate for won nyaci consults clan heads at Margaritha Palace Hotel in Lira City ahead of the Lango paramount chief election. Photo | Bill Oketch
What you need to know:
- The election of new won nyaci of Lango who will replace Yosam Odur Ebii was previously scheduled for January 31, but has been postponed
The Lango cultural institution has postponed the election of the new paramount chief (won nyaci) to give ample time for people to mourn Cecilia Atim Ogwal.
The Dokolo Woman Member of Parliament died of cancer-related illness from a hospital in India on January 18.
The election of new won nyaci of Lango who will replace Yosam Odur Ebii was previously scheduled for January 31.
In a press release issued on January 23, Mr Tom Otim, the electoral commission chairman of Lango chiefdom, said the exercise has been pushed to March 1, 2024.
“The election is postponed to Friday, March 1, to offer ample time to Lango to mourn the demise of our dear daughter Imat Hon Cecilian Atim Ogwal, Dokolo woman Member of Parliament who has been instrumental in the development of Lango,” the letter reads in part.
During this time, the commission expects clans with grievances to sort out their issues before the council of elders (itogo adwong).
“The extension of this election date will also give enough time for clans to mobilize resources and funds needed to support the election. The few clans that had not submitted their voters list should utilise this time to submit their list,” the statement reads in part.
