By Editorial,
Miria Kalule Obote, the widow of former President Dr. Apollo Milton Obote, has called on leaders of the Uganda People’s Congress (UPC) party never to let the party die.
Recently, UPC, one of Uganda’s oldest political parties, was thrown into further confusion after the Electoral Commission declared that none of the three rival factions claiming the party’s presidency is legitimate.
The former First Lady, who is also a former party president, addressed a congregation yesterday gathered for her husband’s memorial service at Akokoro Town Council in Apac District, where he is buried.
Ms. Maria Obote speaking….
Relating to biblical teachings, Bishop Emeritus Alfred Acur Okodi, representing the Bishop of West Lango Diocese as the main celebrant, encouraged Ugandans to serve God honestly, believing that their families and children will inherit blessings. Bishop Okodi speaking…
Obote, a two-time president of the Republic of Uganda, died on October 10, 2005. He led the country to independence in 1962, served as Uganda’s first Prime Minister, and later served as President twice: from 1966 until he was ousted by Idi Amin in 1971, and again from 1980 until the 1985 coup. END
