Kitgum: Ker Kwaro Acholi, Apire Faction, has insisted on holding elections for the new Paramount Chief despite opposition from Acana’s faction.
The interim faction of Ker Kwaro Acholi, led by the Clan Chief of Atiak, Rwot Apire Richard Santos, has confirmed their intention to hold the election for the new Paramount Chief of Acholi this Friday, June 14, 2024, at Acaki Lodge in Pandwong Division, Kitgum Municipality.
This announcement was made by the interim Public Relations Officer, Mr. Adongakulu Robert, during an appearance on Mighty Fire FM’s Mighty Gang Show on Sunday, June 9, 2024.
According to Mr. Robert, the faction has notified the relevant authorities and obtained clearance from security personnel for the election. He added that the election aims to establish new executive committees, including the Paramount Chief, two deputies, and a speaker.
Rwot John Obita Ogenga, the Labongo Amida Clan Chief, stated that the need for new leadership arose from the continuous leadership weaknesses exhibited by Rwot David Onen Acana II, leading to his removal from power on June 20th, 2023.
However, the Ker Kwaro Acholi East Acholi Coordinator, Mr. Oyet Alex, insists that Rwot Onen David Acana II remains the legitimate Paramount Chief of Acholi. He asserts that Rwot Acana II has appointed functioning structures since his election in 1999.
On the other hand, the Pajimo Clan Chief, Rwot Onama Charles P’Olak, who aligns with Rwot Onen David Acana II’s faction, claims that some signatures used by Rwot Apire Richard Santos’ faction have been forged to obtain registration with the Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB). He termed the upcoming election a scam.
Rwot Collins Atiko Mutu II of the Patiko Clan stated that the election aligns with the previous traditions of selecting the Paramount Chief in Acholi. He emphasized that any qualified chief must only be nominated and seconded by two people to contest in the election, as per the newly gazetted constitution.
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