TEKWARO: How both Camps react as Court Delivers Ruling on Cultural Affairs Blocking Okul’s Activities

Lira, Uganda: On Monday, October 28th, 2024, the High Court sitting in Lira City issued a temporary injunction restraining Ambassador Dickson Ogwang Okul from taking over office of Won Nyaci.

The court further blocked him from carrying out any activity that portrays him as Won Nyaci elect of the Lango Cultural Foundation.

The ruling delivered by the presiding High Court Judge, Justice Phillips Odoki, via email stemmed from an application filed by Eng. Dr. Michael Moses Odongo Okune, the Won Nyaci elect of Lango, Willy Omodo Omodo, the Speaker of Tekwaro Lango, and George Ojwang Opota one of the clan leaders in Lango. 

However in his response, Ambassador Ogwang Okul of Lango Cultural foundation urged subjects to remain calm as they proceed with the legal battle.

"This one applications, we hope the main suits, justice will prevails itself". He said 

He added, with final judgement pending, they believe that the ruling will favour them.

Extract of their Press Release 

To Our Valued Supporters, Brothers and Sisters of Lango, dear Friends;

We are writing to you today with an update regarding the ongoing legal proceedings concerning the Lango Cultural Leadership dispute.

As you know, we have been working tirelessly to uphold our vision for the future of the Lango people. We are committed to ensuring that our cultural heritage is preserved and that the voices of all Langi are heard. 

Today, the court has granted an interim injunction, temporarily halting some of our activities pending the final judgment of the main suit. This decision will be delivered in three days.

While we acknowledge this development, we want to assure you that our resolve remains unwavering. We are confident in the strength of our case and believe that justice will prevail. 

This temporary setback does not diminish our commitment to serving the Lango community. We will continue to advocate for our vision and remain steadfast in our pursuit of a brighter future for all. 

We urge you to stay informed and engaged. We will keep you updated on the progress of the case and share further information as it becomes available.

Thank you for your continued support. We are deeply grateful for your unwavering faith in our cause. 

Together, we will overcome this challenge and build a stronger, more united Lango community under the Annoited Successor whonis elected by the People of Lango both at home and abroad, H. H. Ambassador Dickson Ogwang Okul.

Sincerely,

Jacob Ocen LCF SPOKESPERSON

REACTION FROM OKUNE’S CAMP 

Patrick Okwir, the Spokesperson of Lango Cultural Institution, also a lawyer, said; “The Ruling has come at the right time, given the fact that Lango is preparing for the coronation of her legitimate Paramount Chief.

“The Ruling will avert preponderances of confusion, which were propagated by one Dickson Ogwang-Okul who was claiming to have been elected as Paramount Chief. I’m glad he has been restrained from holding out or participating in any activities to have him installed as Paramount Chief until determination of the main case, scheduled for October 31, 2024,” Okwir said.