Thomas Tayebwa, Government Chief Whip on 21st March, 2022 passed a notice on a special caucus meeting as instructed by The president to discuss on issues regarding Oulanyah replacement In the letter he states,
“As you are aware, the Speaker of Parliament Rt. Hon. Jacob Oulanyah passed away yesterday in Seattle, USA.
I have therefore been instructed by His Excellency Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, President of the Republic of Uganda and National Chairman of the NRM Party to call a special caucus meeting on Thursday 24th March, 2022, 2:00pm at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds to discuss the issue of the Speaker of Parliament.”
He further says,
“All members are required to undertake a COVID Test. This procedure will take place on Tuesday 22nd March, 2022, 9:00am – 4:00pm and Wednesday 23rd March, 2022.
ONLY MEMBERS WHO WILL HAVE TAKEN THIS TEST WITH THE PRESCRIBED SERVICE PROVIDER AT THE PARLIAMENTARY CONFERENCE HALL WILL ATTEND THE CAUCUS.
May the soul of Rt. Hon. Jacob Oulanyah rest in peace.”