Kasujja lived an honest, transparent life - Nakibinge

Prince Kassim Nakibinge has lauded former Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC) Hajji Aziz Kasujja as a man who lived an honest and transparent life.

Kasujja passed away on Sunday afternoon at Platinum Hospital in Wandegeya.

Kasujja had for some time been battling heart complications and was last year hospitalized in London, United Kingdom.

Nakibinge was speaking at funeral prayers for the deceased held at Kibuli Mosque. The prayers were attended by government officials, religious leaders as well as family and friends.

Hajji Mahmood Ssekimpi an uncle to the late Kasujja said he died so suddenly.

"We had a school meeting at Broadway High School in Kawempe which he attended and participated fully without showing any sign of illness so it was a shock to us. Ssekimpi said adding that Kasujja was committed to his duties.

Speaking on behalf of Government, Al Hajji Moses Kigongo said President Yoweri Museveni had sent his sincere condolences and sh20m towards the burial expenses.

 Supreme Mufti, Sheikh Kasule Ndirangwa leading prayers for the late Aziz Kasujja. Photo by Eddie Ssejjoba

 Sheikh Obed Kamulegeya and Prince Kassim Nakibinge during prayers

 Prince Kassim Nakibinge attending prayers for the late Aziz Kasujja. Photo by Eddie Ssejjoba

 Hajji Muhamood Ssekimpi narrates Aziz Kasujja's last moments. Photo by Eddie Ssejjoba

 Kawempe North MP Latif Ssebala and Lord Mayor Erias Lukago chat after prayers. Photo by Eddie Ssejjoba

Kigongo also acknowledged Kasujja for having served Uganda wholeheartedly for more than one government.

Burial will take place later today in Bukomansimbi.

Kasujja left the Electoral Commission in 2002 after the 2001 elections he oversaw.

Earlier, Kasujja served as a Commissioner at the Stephen Akabwayi headed Interim Electoral Commission.  He was later appointed Ambassador to Saudi Arabia.

 Muslims carry the casket containing Aziz Kasujja's remains after prayers. Photo by Eddie Ssejjoba

 Mourners who attended Hajji Aziz Kasujja's memorial. Photo by Eddie Ssejjoba

 Al Hajji Moses Kigongo and 3rd deputy Premier Moses Ali after prayers. Photo by Eddie Ssejjoba

 The late Aziz Kasujja's relatives inside the ambulance carrying his remains. Photo by Eddie Ssejjoba

 Former Premier Kintu Musoke with Kasujja's elder brother after prayers. Photo by Eddie Ssejjoba