OMORO: After friends and relatives received news of Speaker of Parliament Jacob L’okori Oulanyah’s death, they started to flock to the deceased’s ancestral village, Ayom Lony village in Lalogi Sub-county, Omoro District, to condole with his parents and family members who were gathered at the home.

As they congregated, many started to question circumstances around Oulanyah’s death. His relatives and parents called for more clarity on their son’s death, saying until the time of his death, they were kept in the dark about his condition.

Nathan L’Okori, Oulanyah’s father said he is waiting to get an authentic report of his son’s death from President Yoweri Museveni. He stressed that his son didn’t die of a natural cause. He added that before his son was airlifted to the United States, Oulanyah hinted on a sinister move designed to end his life, a piece of information that he says Oulanyah repeated even while in Hospital.

Also, Milton Omara, 74, Oulanyah’s paternal uncle told Uganda Radio Network a news partner agency of The Kampala Report, that although they knew about the former speaker’s sickness, no one took the initiative to inform them about what he was suffering from. He said the government needs to clearly explain what exactly killed their son.

Omara is bothered that Oulanyah’s death will leave a huge gap in the family and the district since he was an icon of unity and supported many development projects including paying school fees for needy children in the community.

Veronica Okori, Oulanyah’s stepmother equally said they don’t have any information on what caused Oulanyah’s death, and adds that ever since Oulanyah was airlifted to the USA, no information was shared with his family about his condition.

“We don’t have any information, we are equally waiting to know from those people who were close to him at the Hospital,” She told URN in an interview. She described Oulanyah as a man who was friendly to many people, loved his district and the country.

Olal George, Oulanya’s brother also noted that his death is a shock to the family since they weren’t told about his problems. He says Oulanyah’s demise has created a vacuum in the family because he had solely been supporting them including his aging parents.

In reiteration, Omoro District Chairperson Douglas Peter Okello said they are equally waiting for the report on the cause of Oulanyah’s death.

Oulanyah, 56, who was also the Omoro County legislator died at a hospital in Seattle in the United States of America where he has been undergoing medical treatment since February 3. His death was announced by President Yoweri Museveni on Sunday afternoon.

Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja said the President will be announcing burial arrangements for the late Oulanyah whose body awaits transportation into the country.