Parliament has paid tribute to the former Moroto Municipality Member of Parliament Simon Peter Aleper, also the vice chairperson for the National Resistance Movement, who died in a Tuesday car crash along Tirinyi Road in eastern Uganda.
The body of the late Aleper was received by the speaker, Annet Anita Among, who was flanked by the Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa, today, Tuesday, July 25, 2024, together with members of the NRM CEC and other MPs at Parliament.
Speaker Among described the deceased as a passionate leader who prioritized the well-being of the people of Karamoja and Uganda at large.
“Hon. Aleper Simon Peter, you fought a good fight and won. May your soul rest in perfect peace as God protects your dear family. Rest in peace, Simon, “the speaker said.
Deputy Speaker Tayebwa said the late Aleper was very vocal about Karamoja affairs and a good mobilizer.
“He worked hard to ensure that children from Karamoja were off the streets of Kampala.”
He shared how late Aleper served his NRM party with dedication and supported the implementation of government programs irrespective of where they were located.
Vice President Jessica Alupo said the late Aleper detested discrimination based on tribe, religion, gender, and age.
“He was one of the NRM members who would tell whoever wanted to hear that Uganda should pursue politics of interests as opposed to politics of biology,” Alupo said.
President Museveni on Thursday, July 24th, 2024, ordered an official burial for the late MP Aleper, who will be laid to rest on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at his home in Moroto District.