Government forcefully accords Dr Ssemogerere a 17- gun salute no matter the resistance from the late's Widow

The government has finally accorded Dr. Kawanga Ssemogerere a 17-gun salute, despite his wife’s rejection of the honour.

Earlier the on Prof. Germina Namatovu Ssemogerere, wife to the deceased Dr. Paul Kawanga Ssemogerere had requested that the state refrain from firing a gun salute during his burial.

During her speech to mourners gathered at Nattale village, Nkumba in Busiro, the widow stated that her late husband did not wish to be associated with guns during his lifetime.

President Museveni through the prime minister Robinah Nabbanja gave the family a condolence payment of 20 million Ugandan shillings.

The Prime Minister also clear stated that  since the late was a former premier of Uganda, it's indicated in the law to receive the 17 gun salute.

Prime minister Robinah Nabbanja said that she was simply a delegate who can’t take any decisions, contrary to the directives.

Dr. Paul Kawanga Ssemogerere, a former leader of the Democratic Party, was a crucial figure in Ugandan politics until he retired from politics in 2005. He served the party’s leader for over 25 years.

At the age of 90, he passed away last week. It was reported that he died from a stomach infection, according to reports.