President Museveni to lead tributes for fallen NRM Vice Chairperson Simon Peter Aleper at party headquarters
President Yoweri Museveni is expected to visit the National Resistance Movement (NRM) party headquarters today to join other party members in paying tribute to Simon Peter Aleper, the NRM Vice Chairperson for Karamoja, who tragically passed away on July 23rd in a road accident. President Museveni will serve as the chief mourner in a ceremony dedicated to honoring Aleper's legacy.
Prior to the tribute ceremony, the NRM will hold a special Central Executive Committee (CEC) meeting to respect the late leader. While the specific agenda of the meeting remains undisclosed, it is expected to address Aleper's contributions and the future of the party's leadership in the Karamoja region.
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Simon Peter Aleper, a former Member of Parliament for Moroto Municipality, served from 2011 to 2016. He has been the NRM Vice Chairman for Karamoja since 2016. Aleper's sudden demise has been a significant loss to the party and the nation. Yesterday, Parliament paid tribute to the former legislator, with Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja and Vice President Jessica Alupo describing him as a great leader and an exceptional man.
Among the mourners expected at today's tribute ceremony at the NRM headquarters is the Speaker of Parliament, various Ministers, and NRM CEC members. The ceremony is anticipated to bring together a broad spectrum of political figures and dignitaries, reflecting the high esteem in which Aleper was held.
The late Simon Peter Aleper will be laid to rest next week on Tuesday, July 30th, in his home district of Moroto. The burial is expected to draw a significant turnout from both local and national leaders, as well as members of the community he diligently served.
