Jacob Oulanyah. Courtesy Photo
The body of Jacob L’Okori Oulanyah, the late speaker of the 11th Parliament, is expected to arrive in the country ahead of burial next week.
Oulanyah died in a US hospital on March 20. (Read Story Here).
The late Oulanyah’s father said his son was poisoned. (Read Story Here).
But government insists that Oulanyah died of cancer. (Read Story Here).
A fortnight since the speaker died, his body is expected in the country on April 01.
“As we wait for the body of our dear Speaker, Rt. Hon Jacob Oulanyah to arrive [today, April 01] at 2pm,” deputy speaker Thomas Tayebwa told fellow MPs during March 31’s plenary.
“I urge all Hon. Members of Parliament and staff to participate in all the planned activities in his honor.
Tayebwa also confirmed that the body will spend a night at Parliament. (Read Story Here).
UPDATE: Jacob Oulanyah’s Body Returned
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