There was drama in Lira on Sunday when Uganda’s former deputy ambassador to the US, Dickson Ogwang drew a gun at Lango culture leaders during a meeting.
It all started when cultural leaders, MPs, Resident District Commissioners and other stakeholders from Lango sub-region met at Lango Cultural Centre in preparation for the Ateker Festival set for November, 26.
Ogwang, who is currently serving as the charge de affairs in Khartoum stormed the meeting he had not been invited to, prompting dissenting voices from the attendees.
With these voices growing, cultural leaders in the meeting also became furious and sensing this, the ambassador left his seat and was seen advancing towards the podium where the cultural leaders were seated.
Ogwang drew his corked pistol and attempted to shoot, before he was grabbed by seven police officers who wrestled him to the ground before disarming him.
He was consequently arrested and taken to Lira Central Police Station for questioning.
Last month, the High Court in Lira stopped Ogwang from masquerading as a rival Lango paramount chief.
This was after he participated in an election for the position of Lango Paramount Chief.
In 2018, Ogwang was sacked as Uganda’s deputy ambassador to US for beating his wife.
Ogwang is said to have beaten his wife after she raised concern over a lady he was having an affair with.
The mistress is said to have been among the guests the ambassador had invited for a thanksgiving at his residence in the US.
Following the cases of domestic violence, the US government ordered Ogwang to pack his belongings and leave with immediate effect.
