Lango Cultural Leaders to Hold Memorial for Yosam Odur Ebii on November 14

Lango clan leaders, known as Owitong, are preparing to commemorate the first anniversary of the death of former Paramount Chief (Won Nyaci) Mzee Yosam Odur Ebii on November 14, 2026.


The memorial service will be held at his ancestral home in Teboke, Chegere Sub-county, Apac District.


Lango Cultural Foundation spokesperson Jacob Ocen confirmed that invitations have been sent to President Yoweri Museveni and other senior government leaders.


Organising committee chairperson Levi Okodi Macpio said the programme will include a candle-lighting prayer, a public lecture and the main memorial service.


Odur Ebii served as Won Nyaci from 2003 to 2024. He died on November 10, 2025, aged 99.

Courtesy of Unity FM