His Highness the Won Nyaci of Lango in Nothern Uganda , Mzee Yocam Odur Ebii has endorsed Ambassador Dickson Ogwang Okul with blessings and asked him to start the lawful process of taking over Lango Cultural Leadership as Won Nyaci of Lango. This was done in a private meeting and ceremony at the Palace of His Highness at Teboke, Apac District in Uganda .
The Private meeting was witnessed by The Senior Advisor to His Highness; Frederick Ogwal Oyee, and the Awitong of the famous Inomo Clan, and Dr. Laury Lawrence Ocen, Awitong, Okarowok Wibye Acel. Also present was Awitong Anthony Olobo, the Son to H.H, and Millie Odur, Daughter and caretaker of His Highness Yocam Odur Ambassador Ogwang, who had earlier declined calls from other Lango Elders to vie for Lango Cultural Leadership, humbly accepted H.H. the Won Nyaci’s challenge and received blessings from the Paramount Chief. The Won Nyaci tasked his Son to give support to Ambassador Ogwang Okul, to which the latter happily pledged his unwavering support.
Ambassador Ogwang Okul promised H. H. the Won Nyaci that he will now go out and follow all legal steps in preparation for a lawful, peaceful, and humble take over of the Lango Cultural Throne of Won Nyaci come November 2024.
Ambassador Ogwang Okul pledge to honor H.H Won Nyaci request of turning the Te-Boke-based palace into a museum of Lango cultural heritage once he takes over as Won Nyaci of Lango. The Lango sub-region is currently divided into 9 districts of Alebtong, Amolatar, Apac, Dokolo, Kole, Lira, Oyam, Otuke and Kwania District. It’s a relatively urbanized region with two Municipalities in Lira and Apac districts where manufacturing, trade and services are evidently booming.
