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Africa-Press – Uganda. <\/strong><\/span>On May 8, 2020, Jacob L\u2019Okori Oulanyah surprised legislators and staff members at Parliament when he confidently rode his enormous motorcycle into the institution\u2019s south wing parking lot while his security detail trailed him.<\/p>\n

Oulanyah, who had worn a pair of blue jeans, boots and a jacket, parked his motorcycle before heading to the sidelines to chat with the excited journalists.<\/p>\n

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\u201cI am just living my life. I am a biker. I love bikes,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

This rare sight of Oulanyah, who was then serving as Deputy Speaker, cast a softer side of the legislator away from work.<\/p>\n

Some individuals even began making references to him as a man with swagger (swag), a slang reference to being cool, stylish, and confident.<\/p>\n

How bikers remember him<\/b><\/p>\n

Ms Angela Ssemukutu, the president of Uganda Bikers Association, a group, where Oulanyah was a member for four years (until his death), told Daily Monitor yesterday that although the deceased rode a big bike, he was a down-to-earth person.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe simply enjoyed riding his bike and from his age, one could tell that speed was not his thing,\u201d Mr Ssemukutu said, adding: \u201cHis speed was of an enjoyable rider.\u201d<\/p>\n

Uganda Bikers Association comprises members who mostly ride for fun and charity-themed causes.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe was an active member during his tenure as Deputy Speaker but after becoming Speaker, it became difficult for him because he is number three in the country and protocol prohibited him from riding anyhow around town. Besides, he was also busy and then, became sick,\u201d Ms Ssemukutu added.<\/p>\n

His \u201cswag\u201d extended to his personal fashion style and he often sported trendy bowties, which became his signature trademark.<\/p>\n

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Some sections of male staff, legislators and members of the public are said to have started incorporating bowties into their personal wardrobes after getting inspired by Oulanyah.<\/p>\n

Some MPs and friends also said the legislator loved to loosen up on the dance floor.<\/p>\n

The Speaker (left) at the launch of the Opposition Legislative Agenda at Parliament on August 27 last year. PHOTO \/ ABUBAKER LUBOWA<\/p>\n

\u201cJacob would dance himself away. He was not the kind of man who shied away from dancing during public functions,\u201d a legislator and close friend of the deceased said on condition of anonymity.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe could pull a dance stroke and you wonder if he was your leader in the House. I will miss the energy he brought to the dance floor,\u201d the lawmaker added.<\/p>\n

Oulanyah had served for a decade as Deputy Speaker and was elected Speaker last May after a tight campaign.<\/p>\n

Breaking the news<\/b><\/p>\n

On Sunday, President Museveni announced the legislator\u2019s passing on Twitter without stating when the cause of death.<\/p>\n

Oulanyah, who also represented Omoro County, was a member of the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) party chaired by the President.<\/p>\n

Ms Betty Aol Ocan (Gulu City, FDC), also a former Leader of Opposition in Parliament (LoP), said when it came to work, she admired the deceased because of his great authorative and oratory skills, which he exhibited while chairing sessions, something which earned him great respect among colleagues.<\/p>\n

On occasions he was not busy with work, Ms Ocan said Oulanyah would engage with colleagues and other staff members to chat and crack jokes within and outside the House.<\/p>\n

His profound Christian faith was also remarkable, other legislators told Daily Monitor.<\/p>\n

Oulanyah would not only incorporate Christian-themed messages in his work but also in his daily life.<\/p>\n

He occasionally spoke about hope, peace, forgiveness, and reconciliation.<\/p>\n

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A few weeks after becoming Speaker, Oulanyah pledged that the 11th Parliament would pass laws in accordance with the Bible.<\/p>\n

During one of his last appearances at Parliament on December 16, he led staff during a candle-lit Christmas Carol and Holy Communion Service.<\/p>\n

He urged legislators to be their brothers\u2019 and sisters\u2019 keepers just like how the message is reflected in the Bible.<\/p>\n

The Speaker (left) at the launch of the Opposition Legislative Agenda at Parliament on August 27 last year. PHOTO \/ ABUBAKER LUBOWA<\/p>\n

His Christian values were re-echoed by the Deputy Speaker, Ms Anita Among, who told journalists on Sunday that the deceased centered the work of the current breed of legislators on God\u2019s guidance.<\/p>\n

Oulanyah would have turned 57 years tomorrow.<\/p>\n

[email protected]<\/b><\/p>\n

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