Lira, Uganda | Dr. Robert Olet Egwea has been re-elected unopposed as the Awitong (clan leader) of the Atek Onote Okweribuu Clan, extending his leadership for another seven-year term.
According to Clan’s Press Officer Otim Ronald, the declaration was made on April 24, 2026, by the clan Electoral Commission chairperson Odur Joel, following a verification exercise acrossLango subregion.
Olet Egwea, who has led the clan since 2016, has now clocked a decade at the helm, with his unopposed return signalling sustained confidence from clan members.
Within the Lango Cultural Institution headed by His Highness Won-Nyaci Eng. Dr. Moses Michael Odongo Okune, Olet Egwea serves as Minister of Technology and Innovations. He previously held the position of Minister of Foreign Affairs.
He is also known for convening the Lango Diaspora Conference in London in 2007 and contributing to the organisation of the 2012 Lango Conference held in Lira.
A retired PhD. tutor, researcher, journalist, and former local government officer in the United Kingdom, Olet Egwea, brings a wealth of experience to the cultural leadership role.
Speaking after his re-election, Olet Egwea appreciated the electoral commission for mobilising and preparing clan members for the exercise.
He pledged to prioritise education within the clan and urged parents to avoid excessive alcohol consumption, emphasizing the need to invest in their children’s future.
He also committed to promoting wealth creation through agriculture, poultry, animal husbandry, and small-scale business enterprises.
The electoral commission is expected to release a roadmap for the formal introduction of the Awitong-elect to clan members.
