At approximately 12:45 pm on Saturday, November 18th, King Wilberforce Nadiope of Busoga and Jovia Mutesi stood at the pulpit to solemnize their marital vows.
In the presence of more than 2000 guests who filled two expansive marquees at Christ Church Cathedral Bugembe, and with millions watching the live broadcast across the country, the couple pledged to love, comfort, and remain faithful to each other in sickness and in health for the duration of their lives. The wedding ceremony commenced nearly two hours later than scheduled due to the need for the motorcades of both the bride and groom to navigate through the joyous crowds lining the roads from Budhumbula and Mayuge to the church.
Upon their arrival at the Cathedral, the couple received a warm welcome accompanied by ecstatic ululations, music, and dance. The Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, His Eminence Samuel Kaziimba Mugalu, led the ceremony and administered the marriage vows to the King and his Queen.
During his sermon, Kaziimba expressed gratitude to a distinguished team of legal experts who collaborated to dispel the threat posed by a woman based in the UK, who had claimed to be married to the King and asserted that they had children together.
He mentioned that this team included legal professionals from the Busoga Kingdom, the Church of Uganda, two esteemed judges, and even high-ranking government officials.
“I want to express my gratitude to the legal team that guided us in this matter, led by the provincial chancellor of the Church of Uganda, Naboth Muhairwe, and Emmanuel Bamwite,” he stated. “I appreciate your effective leadership as we had to consider aspects from spiritual, theological, and legal perspectives.”
Archbishop Kaziimba went on to acknowledge other legal experts who played a role in the matter, including Senior Resident Judge Justice David Batema at Iganga High Court, Justice Duncan Gaswaga, and the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Gender, Labour, and Social Development, Aggrey Kibenge.
In a recent development, Archbishop Kaziimba dismissed a petition filed by Alison Anna Gabula, who sought to cancel the royal wedding. Kaziimba asserted that the petitioner failed to provide evidence supporting her claim that she had married Kyabazinga in December 2016 in Portsmouth, England.
The Church wedding was attended by notable figures, including the Nnabagereka of Buganda, Sylvia Nagginda Luswata, and representatives from the Kingdoms of Tooro, Bunyoro, and others. The Buganda queen was among those who signed the marriage certificates for the newlyweds.
Government representation included Vice President Jessica Alupo, former Vice Presidents Edward Kiwanuka Ssekandi and Specioza Wandera Kazibwe, along with several other ministers and leaders.
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