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Officials from the Ker Kwaro Jonam Cultural Institution in Pakwach have rejected a decision to host the coronation anniversary celebrations of the Alur king in the district.

The Alur Kingdom had requested to use the Bar Omach Primary School playground in Pakwach District to host the 14th coronation anniversary of King Phillip Ularker Rauni III, scheduled for October 26.

However, officials of Ker Kwaro Jonam Cultural Institution said they are an independent tribe as per the 1995 Constitution and cannot get involved in the activities of Alur Kingdom.

The spokesperson of the cultural institution, Mr Jerolam Omach, said the Institution of Traditional or Cultural Leaders Act, 2011 states that nobody should be forced to pay allegiance to any traditional leader who is not part of their tribe.

“Jonam has never been part of the Alur Kingdom. We do not see the reason why we should host the 14th coronation anniversary of the Alur king and yet they are not part of us,” Mr Omach said.

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