Kampala, Uganda | The Court of Appeal/Constitutional Court in Kampala has scheduled a mediation session in the ongoing leadership dispute linked to the Lango Cultural Institution.
The mediation notice, signed by Deputy Registrar Jane Mugala, calls both parties to appear before the court on 31st March 2026 at 11:00 AM.
The case, filed under Mediation Cause No. COA-00-CV-ME-0284-2025, lists Vincent I. Oling, Okello Hamza, Otim Tom, Willie Omodo Omodo, Eng. Dr. Michael Odongo Okune, and Ojwang Opota as the applicants, while Benjamin Okii and Obia Denis Acila are named as the respondents.
The notice directs all involved to attend without fail, noting that attendance will “go a long way in having this appeal settled amicably.”
Legal representation on record includes Makmot-Kibwanga & Co. Advocates and Egaru & Co. Advocates.
Background to the Dispute
The mediation is the latest step in efforts to resolve the long-running conflict over the cultural leadership of Lango, which intensified after competing claims to the Won Nyaci (Paramount Chief) title emerged.
In March 2024, cultural heads from several clans elected Eng. Dr. Moses Michael Odongo Okune as the new Won Nyaci.
However, a section of leaders contested the process, citing constitutional and procedural irregularities under the 2017 Lango Cultural Foundation Constitution.
This disagreement led to parallel council meetings, public statements, and eventually, legal challenges, prompting the matter to be escalated to the Court of Appeal.
The mediation session offers what many observers hope will be a path toward unity, following months of public debate, community tension, and appeals from stakeholders, including cultural elders, political leaders, and the clergy, for reconciliation.
What Happens Next
If the mediation results in a settlement, the court may not need to proceed to full hearing. However, if no agreement is reached, the matter will advance for further judicial determination.
Community leaders and stakeholders across Lango are closely watching the process, viewing it as a critical moment for restoring cohesion and reaffirming cultural identity in the region.