Kampala | Denis Hamson Obua, the national chairperson of the coronation committee for the Paramount Chief of Lango, has rallied the people of Lango to support the second fundraising dinner.
On Saturday, August 31, as the weather was soothingly cold, sons and daughters of the Lango hailing from different parts of the country attended the first coronation fundraising dinner.
On March 1, 2024, Eng. Dr. Micheal Moses Odongo Okune was elected to succeed incumbent Won Nyaci Mzee Yosam Odur Ebii.
According to Tom Otim, the head of the Lango cultural election commission, Dr. Dan Okello finished second in that poll with 138 votes.
With the coronation month scheduled for October 31 to November 2, 2024, Government Chip Whip and Ajuri County MP in Alebtong district launched the “first coronation fundraising dinner” on Saturday, August 31, at Ndere Centre in Ntinda, Kampala.
Speaking on behalf of the Chief Guest, Premier Robinah Nabbanja, the outspoken GCW urged the people of Lango to fully support the coronation process, which will be an expression of pride, unity, peace, and solidarity.
Nabbanja, through Obua, also contributed shs 10 million to the coronation ceremony.
“Just like our motto says, Note en Teko interpreted as Unity is Strength ……once we are united, we can be able to lobby for support on key critical issues that affect the people of the Lango sub-region, both in fight against poverty and streamlining the path of development,” Obua said.
He also called for joint efforts in combating poverty among the people of Lango and also to revive the agenda of Lango immediately after the enthronement.
GCW Obua also emphasised that the people of Lango in Uganda and in the diaspora should take up the coronation, stating that they must own the entire process, particularly by supporting the second and final fundraising coronation dinners.
Meanwhile, Maxwell Akora, the national vice-chairman of the coronation, revealed in his speech to the Lango community that the estimated budget for the coronation is shs2.89 billion.
“The budget stands at shs2.89 billion and this money should come from us through contribution from the clan heads and their subjects, individual contributions from the people of Lango, partners among others,” he added.
Willy Omodo Omodo, Speaker of the Lango Cultural Institution, announced in his address to the Lango community that the second fundraising dinner will be held on September 28, 2024.
“I know very many people would have loved to participate in this first coronation fundraising dinner but nevertheless, we will hold the second one at Margarita Palace Hotel in Lira City. So, come and support a good cause,” said Omodo.
Contributions and pledges were recorded. Health Minister and Lira City woman MP Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng and her husband Dr Andrew Ocero contributed shs5 million, as did GCW Denis Hamson Obua and his family, OPM shs1 million, and EALA MP George Odongo shs3 million.
Other contributors:
- Uganda Road Fund, shs10 million.
- Agro Supply, sha 5 million.
- UNESCO, shs 5 million.
- UBGCL, shs5 million.
- Patriotic League of Uganda, shs 5 million.
- Centenary Bank, shs 12.4 million.
- Diamond Trust Bank, shs 5 million.
- NWSC, shs 5 million.
- Uganda Cancer Institute, shs 3 million.
Meanwhile, EALA’s George Odongo, conducted the auction of three different portraits: Won Nyaci-elect, President Museveni, and a map of Lango sub-region.
Mrs. Akora, wife of Maruzi MP Maxwell Akora Ebong Patrick, bought Won Nyaci-elect portrait for shs5,520,000.
Other portraits will be auctioned at the second fundraising dinner, scheduled for September 28.
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