Kotido district councilors have denounced the recent appointment of the new interim Karamoja cultural leader, the 81-year-old papa Angasuban, Peter Adei.

The denouncement was pronounced during a council meeting recently, with the councilors distancing themselves from the appointment saying it’s unlawful.

Papa Adei was appointed in October this year by representatives of the elder’s council, with two representatives from each district in the region.

However, his appointment has since faced criticism from a section of leaders from the various districts of Karamoja, who say they were not consulted about the development.

Emmanuel Lodio the Kotido district speaker during the council meeting said the election was unlawful, claiming the different district councils are supposed to sit, propose and approve the appointment, before it is forwarded to the regional council for final approval.

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The motion to denounce the king was moved by Emmy Acheboi, the district youth councilor and seconded by William Loturkana- councilor for central division.

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