FOCUS ON ALEBTONG: The humble origins of olympic gold medalist John Akii-bua

Alebtong district, which was curved out of Lira district in 2010, is the birthplace of a number of individuals who made great contributions to Uganda’s history.
One of these was John Akii Bua, the country’s first Olympic gold medalist.
20 years after his death, Akii Bua’s name still lives on.
However, Akii-Bua’s extended family in Alebtong are mostly struggling.
In the third and last part of our series, FOCUS ON ALEBTONG, Maurice Ochol interacts with Akii-Bua’s family and the people who knew him well.
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[@FG-rk3dt]

It's sad to see the first Ugandan gold medal the late John Akill Bua has been forgotten. His grave the glass is broken no support for his elderly relatives. Lira mps and Uganda government should be a shame no country will treat their hero has John as been. I am proud and salute people from kapchorwa community and their people the way they valued current Olympians.

[@melaninqueen5945]

I am a Gambian who just recently stumbled upon John Akii Bua's story and tragic end. I am fascinated by his journey and I also believe that John deserve more recognition. Rest in peace, John. Always a legend.

[@danielonyanga6117]

Honestly Mr obua u were there as the sport Minister who did u do ?

[@godfreyodongo5518]

He must have pocketed the money together with Ogwang.

[@bethelambrose]

What has the uganda government done in honour of him, denying Akiibua stadium built by Lango themselves from hosting Afcon 2027😢😢😢what a frustrating government

[@godfreyodongo5518]

Obua that he was told, as if he Lives in London. Such politics cant be good for Lango.