Uganda: Gulu High Court Judge Set May 29th, 2025 Ruling for The Late Dr. Morris Ojok’s Burial

“The only solution to settle the matter, we as the Lukwor clan, are
very sorry that we are meeting different people whom Docus Ilukal
brought to us as her relatives. And yet we know her real family
members, whom we paid dowry in their home in Lira City, Angweta-
angwet village and Alebtong district. We don’t have any problem
With her family, whom we know, but we cannot deal with strangers
who we suspect to be dangerous people.”
“Can you imagine when we were in Koro Barogal village? TheThe
police were called and said that we were causing problems, but
When police went, they found us playing cards.” Kenneth
Luryamamoi (Chairman Lukwor clan, Omoro district)
Gulu City-Friday, May 20, 2025
By Okumu Livingstone Langol
Justice Lillian Alum emerged from the Gulu High Courtroom
number 4, as was expected by the gallery at 2.33 PM local East
African time, and immediately asked the mother of the dismissed
Morris Ojok, Mrs. Florence Lango to enter the docket to defend
The affidavit filed in support of the application detailing why the
Parents of the deceased have the right to bury the remains of their
son.
“Your affidavit application is late; it was tabled past
the schedule, and the court cannot hear your plea.” Justice Lillian
Alum told the court.
She added, “Let the court be adjourned for 20 minutes and the court
resume later.” Both parties were told.
When the trial resumed later, Justice Alum made the ruling for
May 29th, 2025, concerning the burial of the late Dr. Morris
Humphrey Ojok, who collapsed at Bomah Hotel in Gulu City and
was pronounced dead shortly thereafter. He was the AMREF

Health Africa Country Director for South Sudan, who tragically
passed away on April 8, 2025, at the hotel.
The court's involvement arises from a family dispute over his final
resting place. His relatives are divided over whether he should be
buried in his ancestral home in Lakwana Sub-County, Omoro
district, or in another location. The judge's upcoming decision aims
to resolve this matter and provide clarity on the deceased's burial
arrangements.
Dr. Ojok's sudden death has left a significant impact on both the
Ugandan and South Sudanese communities, given his prominent
role in health development in the region. The court's ruling will be
pivotal in addressing the family's concerns and ensuring that his
Final wishes are respected.
Justice Alum later on called all parties in the High Court JudgeThe
Chamber, including the head of the Lukwor clan leaders, to advise
them to use the Uganda Police Force to avoid engaging in any
misunderstandings.
“It has been brought to my attention that the clan of Lukwor was
abusing the Dorcus Ilukal family. Is it true?” She asked.
Kenneth Luryamamoi, the chairman of the Lukwor clan, answered
Justice Lillian Alum stated that Lukwor, the bereaved family clan,n only
went to the home of Dr. Morris Ojok to mourn their son. They
were shocked to meet with strangers whom they did not know.
When they asked Docus Ilukal, they were greeted with jeers. And
Later on, one lawyer took to social media, accusing them
(Lukwor clan) of a felony.
“We only came to settle the matter as the Lukwor clan, but we are
very sorry that we are meeting different people whom Dorcus Ilukal
brought as her relatives. And yet we know her family members
whom we paid dowry to in their home in Lira City, Angweta-angwet
Sub-ward and Alebtong district. We don’t have a problem with her

family, whom we know, but we cannot deal with strangers who we
suspect to be dangerous people.”
Can you imagine when we were in Koro Barogal village? The
police were called and said that we were causing problems, but
when the police came, they found us playing cards.” Kenneth
Luryamamoi lamented.
Dorcus Ilukal told the court that she reacted in that manner because
Her mother-in-law jeered at her whenever she greeted the family.
“Those people are members of my family and my friends. The
people of the Lukwor clan claimed that those who are strangers
are my people.” Docus Ilukal commented.
Justice Lillian Alum advised the wives of the late Dr. Morris Ojok
to avoid long court litigation for the sake of the 5 children left
behind their late husband.