Lango Cultural Foundation applauds Museveni's election

Bonney Odongo

Lango Cultural Foundation (LFC) has recognized the re-election of President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and congratulated the NRM Party for winning the recently concluded national elections.

"As Lango Chiefdom we recognize the election of President Yoweri Museveni to serve Ugandans for the next five years and I also want to congratulate him and the NRM party for winning in this election which was highly competitive," said the Lango Paramount Chief (Won Nyaci) Yosam Odur Ebii.

The Paramount Chief said he was also happy that the elections went peacefully without experiencing bloodshed in most parts of the country.

He called upon those who contested but never went through to concede defeat and work with the winning party as they wait for another opportunity to contest.

Odur noted that NRM government should comfort those who lost in the elections and advise them to wait for another chance in future instead of firing them with annoying statements that can trigger insecurity.

For those who are not satisfied with the elections results, Won Nyaci advised them to take peaceful way and seek court redress but that after the ruling, they should cool down and give Ugandans time to rest.

The leader of Lango in the diastora Eng. Dr. Michael Odongo greeting Mzee Okello Okweta, a member of the bereaved family in Ibuje on Wednesday. Photo by Bonney Odongo

Won Nyaci's message was contained in a condolence message read for him by the leader of Langi in the diaspora, Dr. Michael Odongo Okune during the burial of the late Kulacitameri Okweta at Amii, Ibuje Sub County in Apac district.

"For those who are not satisfied with the results, they should pursue peaceful means through the court of law rather than inciting the people to cause violence and unrest in the country," Won Nyaci said.   

The Won Nyaci also urged government to take up the issue of animal compensation seriously and have everybody who lost their livestock during different insurgencies compensated.

Meanwhile Odongo, in his own message, urged the people of Lango to embark on serious work now that elections are over.

"Elections are over and soon the new government will be sworn in but after all these as responsible individuals, we have to work hard and live well with our families.

He warned the people of Lango against joining anti-government moves that they do not understand well, saying it could land them in problem for nothing.