Ethics Minister, Lokodo in coma

The Minister of state for Ethics and Integrity Rev Fr Simon Lokodo is in coma after suffering stroke last night.The minister is currently admitted at Kalangala main hospital as plans to airlift him to Kampala continue.

Lokodo's situation was confirmed by close colleague who is now in possession of the minister's phone.

"It is true he was hit by stroke while on official duty here in Kalangala, he can not speak," the colleague said.

"He will be transferred to Kampala, so wait there," he added before hanging up.

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