Cecilia Ogwal Dies at 77 Years

LANGO MOURNS CECILIA OGWAL
The demise of Dokolo Woman MP has left the community of Lango in great shock as many did not know of her illness.
Cecilia Ogwal was a significant political icon and many looked up to her for guidance. Her maturity, experience in leadership and Christianity earned the name “Atat” literally translated as grandmother.
Ambience
A dark cloud today covered the skies in Lango something believed to signify death of an important person. Shortly news came in indicating that a senior legislator representing the women of Dokolo had died.
As it is always the norm, at her house in Russian quarters, Lira City relatives and friends gathered in somber mood to mourn her. Reports indicate she has been ill for about two weeks but many say they did not about her sickness.
Commonly referred to as “Atat” in Lango, Atim Ogwal was the Dokolo District Woman Member of parliament although she has continuously been a member of Uganda's legislature since 1996.
Hon. Joy Atim Ongom, who served with Ogwal in the 9th and 10th Parliament described her as an encyclopedia from which most politicians learnt politics.
At a personal level, Mrs. Ogom applauds Cecilia for shaping the family life of young politicians with whom she interacted.
Meanwhile former Chairperson Human Rights Commission, Joel Aliro Omara described the late as a glue to UPC party when Obote was overthrown.
Cecilia Ogwal now the late hailed from “Ogora” clan, one of the blessed clans in Lango. At the time of her death, the clan was destined to enthrone the sixth clan Chief, an event she greatly contributed to.
Ogwal has been representing the women of Dokolo District under FDC ticket. At the time of her death, she was serving as a member of the parliamentary Committee on Physical Infrastructure in charge of overseeing and covering policy matters related to Lands, Housing, Urban development, Works and Transport, and Physical Planning. Ogwal was announced dead today from a hospital in India. At her residence in Lira City meetings are ongoing to prepare for decent send off.
Filed and Run 18th Jan, 2024