Tooro at crossroads over succession

“My brother left a Will, clearly stating that the next heir to the throne is his son. He also left clear instructions on who may take over in case of Plan B,” Komuntale said. Two sons of the Omusuuga, Patrick Mpuga and Solomon Nyaika, addressed the press at Karuzika, throwing their weight behind the princesses: “We stand behind our elder brother and friend (Oyo) because we know he left a Will. That Will is expressly clear on the way forward for continuity. Second of all, we disagree with our own father’s position; it is very surprising that he has taken that stance,” Mpuuga told journalists.

(L-R) Prince Mpuuga and Nyaikai addressing a press briefing as they rejected the decision of the succession committee that announced Prince Kijanangoma as king.