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A Legacy of Leadership & Reconciliation

Rwot David Onen Acana II is the Paramount Chief (Rwot Moo) of the Acholi people of northern Uganda. He was installed as paramount chief in 2000, following in the footsteps of his father.

The title "Rwot Moo" (anointed chief) represents the highest traditional authority among the Acholi people. Rwot Acana II has been instrumental in leading his people through the aftermath of the devastating Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) conflict, which displaced nearly two million Acholi people during the 1980s-2000s.

He has championed reconciliation, cultural preservation, and the rebuilding of Acholi communities. Today, he works alongside government institutions while fiercely preserving the traditional governance structures that have guided the Acholi for centuries.

The Acholi people are a people of peace, resilience and great cultural heritage. Our traditions guide us, our ancestors inspire us, and our future is bright. -- Rwot David Onen Acana II