Politics 10 September 2026 Daily Monitor (Uganda)
Tooro Succession Dispute: Princes Reject Father's Stance, Uphold Late King's Will
Two princes of the Tooro Kingdom have publicly disagreed with their father's position in the ongoing succession dispute, emphasizing that the late King Oyo's Will should be the governing document. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/princes-reject-father-s-position-in-tooro-succession-dispute-5591162
Princes Patrick Mpuuga and Solomon Nyaika have voiced strong opposition to their father’s stance in the escalating controversy surrounding the Tooro Kingdom’s succession. The royal siblings have publicly declared their support for the late King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV’s Will, asserting it as the definitive document for the throne’s inheritance.
At a press conference held in Fort Portal City, Prince Mpuuga stated, “We disagree with our own father. His position, it is very surprising that he has taken that stand. We disagree, with all honesty, because the truth prevails.” He further elaborated that the late king’s Will supersedes any previous wills, including one made by their grandfather, which some members of the Babiito clan are reportedly favoring.
The princes expressed concern that elements within the Babiito clan are attempting to disregard the late king’s final wishes. Prince Nyaika emphasized the importance of respecting the Will, stating, “The king has left the Will, his son, and the succession system.” He also questioned the authority and historical presence of some individuals involved in the current succession process, suggesting they may have been influenced by external parties.
Prince Mpuuga revealed that the late King Oyo had personally discussed the possibility of him assuming the role of Omujwera Musuuga, a position intended to ensure cultural continuity and knowledge transfer. The princes’ intervention highlights a significant rift within the royal family, with one faction advocating for a customary Babiito-led process and another insisting on adherence to the late king’s Will and the continuity it provides for his heir.
Despite the deep divisions, both princes called for peace and resolution through established legal frameworks and Tooro’s customs. “May we observe those laws and, of course, the guiding customs and traditions,” Prince Mpuuga urged.