In a somber announcement, the Speaker of Parliament, Hon. Anita Among, revealed the passing of Cecilia Barbara Atim Ogwal, the esteemed Member of Parliament for Dokolo District’s Women’s Constituency. Born on June 12, 1946, Ogwal, a prominent Ugandan politician and businesswoman, had been a dedicated public servant.
Speaker Among shared the news on her Twitter handle, expressing profound sorrow: “It is with a heavy heart and pain that I announce the passing of our Mother, Mentor, and role model Imat Cecilia Atim Ogwal. I send my sincere sympathies to her dear husband, the family, friends, the people of Lango, and colleagues! May her soul find eternal rest.”
While awaiting official communication from the family, the nation mourns the loss of this stalwart opposition. Cecilia Atim Ogwal, until her passing, served as the woman member of parliament for Dokolo District under the FDC party. The news has cast a pall over the country on this cold Thursday, as many express their disappointment at the departure of a resilient figure in Ugandan politics.
