Sons of the head of the Babiito royal clan, Musuuga Charles Kamurasi, have rejected the selection of Prince Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma as the new Omukama of Tooro.
Nyaika and his brother Mpuuga say they are disappointed in their father for supporting a succession process that in their view disregarded the late king’s wishes.
Mpuuga says the family had been informed about the will and had agreed to find a way forward only to be surprised when members of the Babiito clan announced a different successor.
Nyaika accuses some members of the Babiito clan of influencing their father and attempting to undermine the legacy of the late king.
He alleges that some of those involved in the succession process were motivated by interests in the kingdom’s property and are opposed to people from certain tribes within Tooro.
Yesterday evening, a 21-member committee constituted by the Babiito royal clan announced Prince Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma as the new Omukama following the death of King Oyo.
However, Moses Musinguzi, spokesperson for the Babiito clan, says the traditional process to install Kijanangoma will proceed.
Musinguzi says that the decision to select and announce the new king was guided by the traditions of the kingdom.
By URN
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