The sons insist that the late Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV’s Will should take precedence in determining who succeeds the late King.
“We disagree with our own father, and it’s surprising that he has taken that turn. The will of the King, Omukama Oyo, supersedes any will that existed in the past,” the sons said.
Their remarks come amid growing debate over the succession of the Tooro throne following the death of King Oyo.
SONS DISTANCE THEMSELVES FROM FATHER
The sons said they were concerned by their father’s position on the succession question, arguing that the late King had already made provisions for who should take over the throne.
They accused unnamed individuals of taking advantage of their father’s position and attempting to influence the succession debate.
According to them, the wishes contained in King Oyo’s Will should be respected rather than relying on documents or arrangements that existed before the late monarch’s Will.
The dispute has now created an unusual situation within the royal family, with the sons publicly disagreeing with their own father over the matter.
OYO’S SON FIRST IN LINE
Details that have emerged from King Oyo’s 2022 Will indicate that the late monarch designated his son as the first heir and successor to the Tooro throne.
The Will further provides a succession order in the event that his son is unable to assume the throne.
Under the arrangement, Prince Komwiswa Yoweri is next in line, followed by Prince Nyaika Solomon, and then Musuga Charles Kamurasi.
The succession order has therefore placed Kamurasi at the fourth position in the arrangement outlined in the Will.
‘WILL OF THE KING MUST PREVAIL’
It is this provision that the sons say should guide the transition.
They argue that the late King’s Will is the most recent expression of his wishes concerning succession and should therefore be respected.
Their position effectively puts them at odds with their father, who is himself named in the Will as a possible successor should the preceding heirs be unable to take up the throne.
The sons say they do not want the succession process hijacked by individuals pursuing personal interests.
SUCCESSION BATTLE
The disagreement adds another layer to an already sensitive succession process in Tooro, where the death of King Oyo has triggered discussions about the future of the monarchy.
The Tooro Kingdom has previously called for calm and unity among the people as arrangements for the transition continue. Recent reports have also highlighted tensions surrounding meetings of members of the royal and kingdom leadership.
The latest position from Omusuga’s sons could further intensify attention on the contents of King Oyo’s Will and the process through which the next Omukama will be installed.
For now, the sons maintain that the late King’s Will should be the guiding document, insisting that their father’s position should not override the succession arrangement left by King Oyo.
The sons of Omusuga Charles Kamurasi, the head of the Babiito royal clan, have broken ranks with their father over the succession of the Tooro throne, accusing unnamed “self-seekers” of misleading him.
The sons insist that the late Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV’s Will should take precedence in determining who succeeds the late King.
“We disagree with our own father, and it’s surprising that he has taken that turn. The will of the King, Omukama Oyo, supersedes any will that existed in the past,” the sons said.
Their remarks come amid growing debate over the succession of the Tooro throne following the death of King Oyo.
SONS DISTANCE THEMSELVES FROM FATHER
The sons said they were concerned by their father’s position on the succession question, arguing that the late King had already made provisions for who should take over the throne.
They accused unnamed individuals of taking advantage of their father’s position and attempting to influence the succession debate.
According to them, the wishes contained in King Oyo’s Will should be respected rather than relying on documents or arrangements that existed before the late monarch’s Will.
The dispute has now created an unusual situation within the royal family, with the sons publicly disagreeing with their own father over the matter.
OYO’S SON FIRST IN LINE
Details that have emerged from King Oyo’s 2022 Will indicate that the late monarch designated his son as the first heir and successor to the Tooro throne.
The Will further provides a succession order in the event that his son is unable to assume the throne.
Under the arrangement, Prince Komwiswa Yoweri is next in line, followed by Prince Nyaika Solomon, and then Musuga Charles Kamurasi.
The succession order has therefore placed Kamurasi at the fourth position in the arrangement outlined in the Will.
‘WILL OF THE KING MUST PREVAIL’
It is this provision that the sons say should guide the transition.
They argue that the late King’s Will is the most recent expression of his wishes concerning succession and should therefore be respected.
Their position effectively puts them at odds with their father, who is himself named in the Will as a possible successor should the preceding heirs be unable to take up the throne.
The sons say they do not want the succession process hijacked by individuals pursuing personal interests.
SUCCESSION BATTLE
The disagreement adds another layer to an already sensitive succession process in Tooro, where the death of King Oyo has triggered discussions about the future of the monarchy.
The Tooro Kingdom has previously called for calm and unity among the people as arrangements for the transition continue. Recent reports have also highlighted tensions surrounding meetings of members of the royal and kingdom leadership.
The latest position from Omusuga’s sons could further intensify attention on the contents of King Oyo’s Will and the process through which the next Omukama will be installed.
For now, the sons maintain that the late King’s Will should be the guiding document, insisting that their father’s position should not override the succession arrangement left by King Oyo.
