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MPs, Ministers mourn the passing of Hon Cecilia Atim Ogwal
Members of Parliament, Cabinet and Ugandans at large have mourned the passing of Dokolo Woman Member of Parliament, Hon Cecilia Atim Ogwal who passed at age 77.
Her passing was announced by Speaker of Parliament, Rt Hon Anitah Among on Thursday morning.
“It is with a heavy heart and pain that I announce the passing of our Mother, Mentor and role model Imat Cecilia Atim Ogwal, the Honourable Member representing the Women of Dokolo District. I send my sincere sympathies to her dear husband and the family friends, the people of Lango and colleagues! May her soul find eternal rest,” the Speaker announced.
The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Rt Hon Thomas Tayebwa described her as an instrumental individual in shaping and guiding local leaders and advocating for a just global agenda.
“Imat Cecilia Ogwal, you have left us during a time when we needed you the most. This loss is deeply felt, not only by Uganda, but by the entire world, especially the parliamentary fraternity. Your death is truly heartbreaking. You were instrumental in guiding and shaping local leaders, as well as advocating for a just global agenda where the voice of the global south was heard especially in the OACP-EU Joint Parliamentary Assembly. Your remarkable contributions will forever be etched in the annals of history,” said Tayebwa.
According to Tayebwa, he and the Apeaker Among received the news of Ogwal’s terminal illness last week, and they hoped that she would have a few more months to bid the country a quiet farewell. Adding that they were saddened that they did not have the chance to physically say goodbye.
“You tirelessly worked to earn your place at the right hand of our Father’s throne. We now implore you to pray for us and intercede on our behalf. Your presence will be sorely missed, but your spirit will live on in our hearts,” Tayebwa noted.
Other members who mourned he death include; Minister of Health Jane Ruth Aceng,
Security Minister Mj GenJim Muhwezi,
Minister of Works Gen Katumba Wamala,