Recently during the vigil held for the Late Rt. Hon. Jacob Oulanyah at his home, the Chief Justice made an allegation about the Kabaka of Buganda, Ronald Muwenda Mutebi that he flew out to Germany using a presidential jet yet he had used KLM Airlines.
The Katikkiro of Buganda, Charles Peter Mayiga wrote a press statement expressing his condolences to the family of the Late Speaker and also emphasised on the issue of the allegation the Chief Justice had made.
Owiny Dollo has then made a statement as shown in Daily Monitor apologising for his misinformation. In a statement he talks about his grief was aggravated by the insensitive and cruel disregard of some people. He says,
“Last week, during the vigil held at home of the fallen Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Jacob Oulanyah, I made a speech that was laden with unbearable grief and pain for the demise of our departed brother.
This grief and pain[were] exacerbated by those who had exhibited unthinkable callousness while the Speaker was fighting for his life; and, have continued to do so even as he lies dead. I castigated the perpetrators of these evil deeds in no uncertain language.”
He continues to comment he made about the Kabaka and therefore apologises,
“However, in the course of this emotional expression, I made a wrong and inappropriate reference to His Majesty, the Kabaka of Buganda. I hereby unequivocally, unreservedly, and free of my volition, wholly retract that reference; and also hereby, tender my apology to His Majesty, the Kabaka. I will immediately hereafter communicate to the Katikkiro of Buganda in writing, registering this apology.”
In his statement, he reprimands those that tormented the Speaker at his lowest when he needed compassion. He says,
“Otherwise, I stand firm in my castigation of those who mercilessly tormented Jacob Oulanyah at the time he needed compassion most; and, who continue to inexplicably dance on his grave. I reiterate that this contravenes our much-cherished African culture, and it must be condemned by all people of good will.”
He further talks about the relationship between Buganda and Acholi people and also appreciates The Katikkiro for his expression of maturity and conciliatory tone in his press statement,
“I also reiterate the statement I made about my admiration of, and long-standing association with, the people of Buganda among whom I have lived for the greater part of my life. I call upon them to be wary of people who are now seen as representing the views of Buganda, but instead tarnish the great name of Buganda. On this, I speak from experience; the Acholi having suffered the tragic repercussions caused in part by our failure to shun and restrain those who were ill-placed to occupy position as opinion leaders influencing the course of events in our society, for which we have paid a heavy price.
I reiterate my appeal to the people of Buganda to learn from our experience, in this regard, I do profusely hail Katikkiro Charles Peter Mayiga for his press release which has demonstrated maturity, magnanimity, soberness, and a conciliatory tone. That reflects and displays the true nature of the Buganda I have always proudly associated myself with.
Given the tone of communication by the Rt. Hon Katikkiro, we can now all in harmony accord the Rt. Hon Jacob Oulanyah a dignified funeral, concluding with his burial, to which everyone is most welcome to attend.”
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