Kumam Cultural Leader HRH Raphael Otaya Appeals for Calm over Elwelu’s Detention.
BY OKIDI PATRICK OCAMOYITDYEL
KAMPALA, UGANDA-His Royal Highness Won Ateker Papa me Kumam Raphael Otaya has appealed for calm and a peaceful approach following the arrest and detention of retired Lieutenant General Peter Elwelu.
Simon Ochen, the Minister for Information of the Kumam Cultural Heritage, said the cultural leader held discussions with General Philip Idro, the Principal Presidential Advisor on Defence and Military Affairs, on the matter during the ongoing three-day Kings Convention at State House.
Ochen also revealed that Papa me Kumam also engaged the Minister of Gender, Labour and Social Development, Henry Tumukunde, during the Kings Convention, as part of his broader engagements with government leaders.
Ochen said the meeting provided an opportunity for the two leaders to exchange views on the situation, with Papa me Kumam appealing to security authorities to handle the matter calmly, while prioritising peace, dialogue and forgiveness.
He added that the Paramount Chief is expected to meet General Salim Saleh, Senior Presidential Advisor on Defence, this Friday for further discussions on Elwelu’s situation.
His Highness Papa Me Kumam urged members of the public to refrain from inflammatory comments and speculation on social media, calling on them to remain calm and allow ongoing engagements to pursue a peaceful resolution.
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