OMORO, Uganda — Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa has urged the people of Omoro District to safeguard the political legacy of the Oulanyah family by rallying behind Hon. Andrew Ojok Oulanyah, the Omoro County member of Parliament.
Tayebwa said protecting and supporting Andrew Oulanyah as their lawmaker would be key to sustaining the vision and service legacy left by his late father, former Speaker Jacob Oulanyah.
Tayebwa made the remarks Tuesday at the burial of Mzee Nathan Okori in Lalogi sub-county, Omoro District. Okori was the father of the late former speaker.
Okori, 97, was laid to rest in a celebratory send-off, with traditional Bwola dancers escorting the body as locals danced in tribute to his long and fulfilled life.
Tayebwa applauded the unity among Acholi leaders, noting their regional agenda aligns with the broader national priorities of the ruling National Resistance Movement government.
He said the next critical phase of leadership would focus on fighting poverty and called on leaders across the region to work collectively toward socio-economic transformation.
Highlighting personal ties, Tayebwa said several members of his official team previously served under the late Jacob Oulanyah, reflecting an enduring bond between the Oulanyah family and government institutions. He thanked the family for what he called a long-standing relationship of trust and service.
The deputy speaker also conveyed a condolence message from President Yoweri Museveni, who described the late Nathan Okori as a pillar in shaping responsible and disciplined leaders. Museveni praised Okori for raising children and grandchildren who have contributed significantly to national development, singling out the late Jacob Oulanyah for his patriotism and dedicated service to Parliament.
Justice Minister Norbert Mao hailed Speaker Anita Among, Tayebwa and Chief Justice Emeritus Alfonse Owiny-Dollo for standing with the Oulanyah family.
The burial ceremony, attended by several government officials, members of Parliament and local leaders from the region, was marked by tributes and reflections that underscored the enduring influence of the Oulanyah family in Uganda’s political and social landscape.
