Omusuuga Hijacked | Sons Expose the Truth

The Tooro succession dispute has taken another dramatic turn as Omusuuga Charles Akiiki Kamurasi’s sons publicly speak out over the controversy surrounding the late King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV. The sons have rejected what they describe as attempts to interfere with their father’s position and have affirmed their loyalty to the King and respect for the late King Oyo’s will. They have reportedly argued that a king is not simply chosen through voting and that the position of the Musuuga should not be manipulated by individuals pursuing their own interests. Their statements come amid a growing dispute over who should succeed the late King Oyo, who died on August 27, 2026, aged 34, after receiving cancer treatment in the United States. On Wednesday, the Tooro royal succession committee announced Prince Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma, a cousin of the late King Oyo and a news anchor with Uganda Broadcasting Corporation, as the next Omukama. The announcement was immediately challenged by members of King Oyo’s immediate family. Princess Ruth Komuntale said her brother had left a written will stating that his legally recognized biological son should inherit the throne. Queen Best Kemigisa also rejected the succession decision and accused a group of clan members of moving ahead despite the family's objections. The question of King Oyo’s alleged son has become one of the biggest issues in the dispute. Tooro’s Prime Minister previously stated that the late king had left behind a prince who was his heir and that his identity would be revealed at the appropriate time. However, few public details about the child have been released, leaving questions about his identity, legal recognition and eligibility under Tooro customs. The latest statements from the Omusuuga’s sons add another important voice to the dispute. Their position suggests that the disagreement is not simply about who should become the next Omukama, but also about the authority of the Babiito clan, the role of the Musuuga, the late king’s wishes and the traditional process of succession. With King Oyo’s burial approaching, pressure is mounting on the different sides to resolve the disagreement peacefully and establish a succession process that is accepted as legitimate by the royal family, the Babiito clan and the wider Tooro community.