By Website Writer; The Late Speaker of Parliament Rt. Hon. Jacob L’Okori Oulanyah’s sepulture program is officially out, a week after his death in Seattle, USA.
According to the Minister for Presidency Ms. Milly Babalanda, the following is the full program:
- Oulanyah’s body will on Friday April 1, 2022 at 2:00PM arrive at Entebbe International Airport Aboard Ethiopian Airlines.
A few leaders and family members will be allowed at the ceremony of receiving the casket with full honors.
The deceased Speaker’s casket immediately after, will be handed over to APlus Funeral Management services.
- On Sunday April 3, 2022 and Monday April 4, 2022 at 9:00AM, the body will lie at the home of the former Speaker in Muyenga, Kampala where friends and well-wishers will pay their last respects.
There will be a simple requiem mass conducted and attended by few people on Sunday.
- Tuesday April 5, 2022 at 9:00AM the body will be moved to the Parliament of Uganda where the Rt. Hon. Speaker, Anita Annet Among will lead the Members of Parliament to pay their final respects.
The body will spend the night in Parliament.
- Wednesday April 6, 2022 at 9:00AM the body will be taken to Kololo Ceremonial Grounds for a State Funeral.
His Excellency the President of the Republic of Uganda and NRM National Chairman will lead the nation in paying tribute to the Late Speaker of Parliament.
The Archbishop of the Church of Uganda; His Grace Dr. Kazimba Mugalu will be the main celebrant.
A maximum number of 1,500 persons including Members of the Executive, Members of Parliament, Members of the Judiciary, Foreign Dignitaries, Heads of Government Ministries, Departments and Agencies, Family Members and Leaders from Acholi sub-region will access the grounds.
After the Ceremony, at 3.00PM the casket will be airlifted to Omoro, Lalogi village; the Speaker’s ancestral home where it will be received by the family and Acholi leaders.
There will be a night vigil at the home.
- Thursday April 7, 2022 the body will lie at Lalogi for final respects by members of the public.
- Friday April 8, 2022 the burial ceremony will start at 9:00AM. The day will be observed as a Public Holiday as declared by H.E. the President.
In conclusion, the public is asked to take note of the following:
- The National Flag will continue to fly at half-mast up to Friday April 8th the day of Burial.
- The Minister for ICT Information and National Guidance Dr. Chris Baryomunsi and the Police Spokesperson Mr. Fred Enanga will continually update you on all the ongoing activities.
- All the burial activities will be relayed live on UBC TV and other TV stations with reporters.
- The Acholi Community will perform the Acholi Burial Dance as requested by the Acholi Paramount Chief and as guided by security.
- The Minister for Security Hon. Jim Muhwezi will address the nation on security measures being taken to ensure security and safety during this period.
- Members of the public need to know that the Speaker of Parliament is 3rd in rank in the country’s leadership and he deserves such a befitting burial, which anyway is legally provide for.
Ms. Babalanda also quests the public to accordingly stay united and calm; and to follow the security guidelines to be issued as the country observes and celebrates the final journey of its dear friend and colleague.
She also appreciates and recognizes the special contribution and efforts made by the Speaker of Parliament, the Honorable Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Minister for Health; Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng; the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Uganda’s Ambassador to the USA and the National Organizing Committee for the Burial of the Late Speaker.
Rest in peace Rt. Hon. Jacob Oulanyah!
