Kadaga , MPs mourn fallen Speaker Oulanyah

The Former Speaker of Parliament, Rebecca Kadaga, has added her voice to those of many, in eulogizing her successor, the late  Jacob Oulanyah.

Oulanyah was pronounced dead by the fountain of honour President Yoweri Museveni on Sunday afternoon after battling a long illness in Seattle USA .

Kadaga , MPs mourn fallen Speaker Oulanyah

Kadaga, his biggest and most dramatic rival  in the most recent Speakership race has laid her inessential differences apart to mourn the deceased.

In a brief tweet she posted; “At this trying moment, I send sincere condolences to the children, the mother and other members of Rt Hon Oulanyah s family as well as friends and relatives The NRM party, the Parliament and the Country have lost a key leader Condolences to HE the President.”

In May 24, 2021 Oulanyah, was elected Speaker beating his former boss and fellow contestant  Kadaga by a big margin. Oulanyah polled 310 votes, beating Kamuli Woman MP and former Speaker, Rebecca Kadaga who got 197 votes.

While battling to retain her seat as Speaker of Parliament, Kadaga was hit with the news that the NRM Central Executive Committee (CEC)  had zeroed on Jacob Oulanyah as the NRM flag bearer for the Speakership race. The CEC, which is the top organ of the ruling NRM party.

President Museveni  told the NRM caucus that there has been consistency in the terms each member from the ruling party holds.

The Leader of Opposition in Parliament, Mathias Mpuuga, has also issued condoled  with Oulanyah’s family via social media.

“It’s with great sadness that I received the news of the passing of the Speaker of Parliament, Rt Hon Jacob Oulanyah. Deepest condolences to his family, friends, the Parliamentary fraternity, the people of Omoro and the NRM that he served as Vice Chairman in Northern Uganda. May his family find fortitude in the Lord who gives and takes; and in His magnanimity grant our dear brother eternal rest!” Mpuuga wrote.

Some MP’s made it to Parliament today to mourn Oulanyah.

The Samia-Bugwe Central MP Denis Nyangweso said it is sad that late Oulanyah did not enjoy the Speaker ship seat despite a tough contest  in the 11th Parliament.

Christopher Komakech, the Aruu South MP couldn’t hold back his tears as he broke down in tears saying Oulanyah’s departure was too soon.

 

 

 

 “It’s with great sadness that I received the news of the passing of the Speaker of Parliament, Rt Hon Jacob Oulanyah. Deepest condolences to his family, friends, the Parliamentary fraternity, the people of Omoro and the NRM that he served as Vice Chairman in Northern Uganda. May his family find fortitude in the Lord who gives and takes; and in His magnanimity grant our dear brother eternal rest!” the Nyendo – Mukungwe Division MP said.

Equally, policemen guarding the August House, several other staff of Parliament and journalists looked