In a press release statement written by The Katikkiro of Buganda Kingdom, Charles Peter Mayiga, the Kingdom of Buganda has denied the recent comments by Chief Justice alleging that Kabaka Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II was transported on President Museveni’s jet to Germany.
In a video that circulated widely on social media the chief justice Alphonse Owiny Dollo is seen alleging the Kabaka was sent to Germany for treatment in 2021 aboard the presidential jet.
The Kabaka was taken ill to Germany for treatment of an allergic reaction.
“Just for the record, however, when the Kabaka flew to Germany in August 2021, he did not fly by the Presidential jet, but by KLM Airlines.”
Katikkiro Charles Peter Mayiga
The statement also paid tribute to the fallen Speaker of Parliament Jacob Oulanyah.
“ The Kingdom of Buganda joins all Ugandans in the mourning the untimely death of the Right Honourable Jacob Oulanyah, who was the Speaker of the Parliament of Uganda. Jacob Oulanyah will be remembered as an accomplished lawyer, a skilled and often humorous debater, as well as a consummate politician and legislator. The Kingdom extends condolences especially to members of his family, his constituents, the people of Acholi, as well as his colleagues in Parliament.”
The kingdom premier gave a historical background of the relationship between Buganda and Acholi
“In May, 2016, a delegation that I led travelled to Gulu to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the death of Hon. Daudi Ochieng who was a member of Parliament from Mityana in the Independence Parliament. We were warmly received by the late Ochieng’s family who were in company of the late Jacob Oulanyah. At the event, which was also attended by Rwot David Onen Acana II, all speakers, including the late Speaker, spoke of the historic brotherly ties between the people of Acholi and Buganda. We, of the current generation, are proud of that bond and we are keen to maintain it.”
The Katikkiro goes on to urge Ugandans respect the deceased and preserve his dignity.
“It is in that regard that we urge members of the public, including leaders at all levels, to preserve the dignity of the deceased by avoiding unfounded statements which can only cause unwarranted debates thereby causing more grief to the deceased’s family, friends, colleagues and the entire country.
Death causes shock, grief and anguish and it often makes emotions run high. That is why it is required of all us to be calm during difficult times like this.”
“May God mercifully receive Jacob Oulanyah’s soul. We pray that He grants his children and members of his family strength and hope during this trying moment.”
Charles Peter Mayiga’s full statement
