VP Alupo Praises Oulanyah’s "Ubuntu" As She Moves Motion In his Honor

The Vice President Jessica Alupu has praised fallen Speaker as a dedicated official to Parliament and the nation.

Alupo made the remarks on Tuesday afternoon while moving a motion in Parliament to pay tribute to the former Speaker who passed on last month in the USA.

She also praised his tolerance and love for humanity which Oulanyah famously referred to as “Ubuntu.”

HE @jessica_alupo: He was a dedicated speaker who served his country and Parliament with with devotion and enthusiasm, and his leadership greatly contributed to strengthening of adherence to the rule of low, Parliamentary practice… #PlenaryUg pic.twitter.com/U3XxNUa28z
— Parliament of Uganda (@Parliament_Ug) April 5, 2022

…, political tolerance, the spirit of humanity "Ubuntu" and encouraged cohesion amongst
different shades of opinion. #PlenaryUg
— Parliament of Uganda (@Parliament_Ug) April 5, 2022

MPs have been paying glowing tribute to Oulanyah in the house.

The Leader of Opposition @MathiasMpuuga, also the seconder of the motion, has eulogized late Oulanyah as the “encyclopedia of parliamentary procedure” who has died at a time when many Parliamentarians needed his guidance to master the ways of parliament. #RIPOulanyah
— Parliament of Uganda (@Parliament_Ug) April 5, 2022

The former Speaker @RebeccaKadagaUG says that she had a good working relationship with the late Rt Hon Oulanyah for the 10years they worked together. #RIPOulanyah pic.twitter.com/6NISafecl7
— Parliament of Uganda (@Parliament_Ug) April 5, 2022

@RebeccaKadagaUG: It was in 2019 that I also realized that Hon Jacob was not well. It happened by accident and I was looking for him because we were approaching Christmas recess and there were some items I was looking for on the order paper. #RIPOulanyah
— Parliament of Uganda (@Parliament_Ug) April 5, 2022

The Minister for General Duties @JustineLumumba, who has been described as Oulanyah's 'special friend' has eulogized the former speaker as a critical thinker.
"We are celebrating a life lived with flavour, purpose, clarity and humility. The country has lost a critical thinker."
— Parliament of Uganda (@Parliament_Ug) April 5, 2022

Hon Lucy Akello prays that the Nodding Syndrome Centre in Omoro District is refurnished for the sake of children with nodding disease. Oulanyah was passionate about children and stood firmly about the issue of the nodding syndrome in Northern Uganda. #RIPOulanyah pic.twitter.com/jjhBtW4GJI
— Parliament of Uganda (@Parliament_Ug) April 5, 2022

Hon Flavia Nalule remembers Oulanyah as an advocate for women empowerment.

He once said, “If a girl is given all resources right from her 1000 days of life, that girl will grow up to challenge patriarchy and all the powers wielded against her.” #RIPOulanyah pic.twitter.com/01Ue7k446G
— Parliament of Uganda (@Parliament_Ug) April 5, 2022