Clan Chief Bosco Ogwang Edola lauds HH Eng. Dr. Michael Moses Odongo Okune’s call for post‑election reconciliation among Lango leaders.
By Okidi Patrick
In a heartfelt telephone interview with our reporter on Wednesday morning, Awitong Bosco Ogwang Edola – the chief of the Omola Atar Odyakol clan and Finance Minister of the Lango Cultural Institution – praised His Highness Eng. Dr. Michael Moses Odongo Okune for spearheading a “unifying initiative” that summons every Lango son and daughter who either won or lost seats in the 2026 general election.
“Elections come and go, but the Lango people are one tribe. We must stand together, regardless of whether we are elected or not” Edola said, confirming he will attend the reconciliation meeting in person on the 28 February 2026.
A “Harmony Prayer” for Winners and Losers:
The initiative, formally titled “Won Nyaci Reconciliation Meeting and Prayer of Unity ,” was announced by the Prime Minister of the Lango Cultural Institution, Prof. Willy Okullo. The invitation, dated 10 February 2026 and copied to the President’s Private Secretary, calls on all political figures from the Lango sub‑region—both victors and defeated candidates—to assemble for a joint prayer and dialogue.
Date: 28 February 2026
Time: 10:00 a.m. sharp
Venue: Lango Cultural Centre, Senior Quarters, Lira City (East Division)
The meeting will also feature a “harmonisation prayer” seeking blessings for newly elected leaders and moral support for those who did not succeed.
Among the dignitaries slated to attend are:
GCW & Vice NRM Northern Region Chairperson ,
Hon. Denis Hamson Obua (MP)
Hon. Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng‑Ocero (WMP Lira city and minister of Health )
Hon. Betty Amongi Akena, Minister of Gender, Labour & Social Development ,
5th Division Commander Maj Gen. Keith Katungyi,
RISO North Kyoga Region
Minister in Charge of Northern Uganda Dr. Kenneth Omona,
RDCs, religious leaders, presidential advisors, clan heads, business community leaders, NGOs representatives, the media representative and radio stations reporters.
One of the clan head( Awitong), speaking on condition of anonymity, confirmed that the Lango political leaders are “ready to attend” the event, emphasizing that “the gathering is not about who won or lost, but about the future of our people as Lango people and a five year development agenda forango sub region.”
Clan Chief Bosco Ogwang Edola, who also serves as the Finance Minister of the Lango Cultural Institution, underscored the importance of cultural leadership in post‑election periods:
“Even those who win must remember that cultural leaders are our route. They guide us beyond the ballot box. And those who lose should not see it as the end of their public service; history shows that today’s losers often become tomorrow’s leaders.”
He added that the “reconciliation prayer” will help dissolve any lingering tensions and reinforce that “unity is strength.”
A Broader Call for Peace in Northern Uganda.
By bringing together members of the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM), UPC, the opposition Forum for Democratic Change (FDC), and independent candidates among other political parties , the Lango Cultural Institution hopes to set a precedent for peaceful political transition across the region.
The Lango Cultural Centre has been earmarked to accommodate up to hundreds of participants, with a live broadcast expected for radio and television stations.
“The meeting is a reminder that our identity as Lango beyond politics and party lines,” Prof. Willy Okullo wrote in his invitation. “Let us pray together for wisdom, humility, and forgiveness the collective good of our people.”
The Lango community, as well as political observers nationwide, will be watching closely on 28 February to see whether this culturally rooted approach to post‑election reconciliation can indeed bridge the divide and set a new standard for unity after the 2026 general election.
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