Late Olemukan’s daughter eyes Bukedea LC5 seat

BUKEDEA, UGANDA: The Association of Teso Sub-region district chairpersons has fronted the deceased daughter of the late Bukedea District chairperson, Ms Loyce Akiror Olemukan to replace his father when the next elections are held.

Moses Olemukan, 49, died on December 17 at Mulago Cancer Institute after serving in the seat as Bukedea LC5 Chairman for seven years.

Mr Stephen Ochola, the Serere District chairperson, who also doubles as the chairperson of the association said this during Olemukan’s burial on Tuesday, December 27 at Akuoro Village, Bukedea Sub-county, said the deceased stood for the truth and the rights of the poor people.

“The other day, Members of Parliament (MPs) fronted the son to Patrick Okabe, who was my MP to replace the father, as LC5 chairpersons, we are also going to back the daughter Loyce Akiror as replacement to the father, who was so dear to us,” Mr Ochola said.

Mr Ochola said they would pitch camp in Bukedea to aid the daughter of Olemukan in campaigns.

The daughter, Ms Loyce Akiror, said her father valued humanity, adding that she needs the will of the people of Bukedea to fulfil her father’s dream.

“I’m standing on my feet as the elder daughter of the late Olemukan, but I request for your support, we have lost him but some of his projects are not complete,” she said.

The Vice President, Ms Jessica Alupo, who was the chief mourner, delivered the President’s funeral contribution of Shs10m, and asked the people of Bukedea to rally behind the daughter as the next district chairperson.

“I want to ask the people of Bukedea, the family members and the clan to nominate the daughter, please let’s support her to replace the father,” she said.

The decision to front the late Olemukan’s daughter comes amid national debate on this radical shift in democracy, where sons and daughters are being fronted as replacements for their fallen parents.