13 Facts About Simon Lokodo

Simon Lokodo was a Ugandan politician who served as Minister of State for Ethics and Integrity in the Office of the President of Uganda since 2011.

Simon Lokodo served as the elected Member of Parliament representing Dodoth County, Kaabong District since 2006 until he lost his Parliamentary seat in January 2021 after so many of his previous accusing him of supporting the act removal of age limit from the presidential aspirants.

Simon Lokodo served as a member of the Uganda Human Rights Commission.

Simon Lokodo held the degree of Bachelor of Arts in Theology from the Pontifical Urbaniana University.

Simon Lokodo obtained his Diploma in Theology, from Makerere University, Uganda's oldest university; founded in 1922.

Simon Lokodo held a Certificate in German Language obtained from an institution in Austria and a Certificate in French Language, obtained from an institution in Paris, France.

At the age of 49, Simon Lokodo first entered politics to contest a special election on 29 June 2006, following the death of the incumbent member of parliament.

Simon Lokodo was suspended from his priestly duties by Pope Benedict XVI when he entered politics.

Simon Lokodo won the special election and began representing Dodoth County, Kaabong District, in the parliament.

Simon Lokodo was well known for challenging homosexuality in all forms.

Simon Lokodo served as the elected Member of Parliament representing Dodoth County, Kaabong District until he lost his Parliamentary seat in January 2021.

Simon Lokodo was reported to speak and write fluent English, Italian, French, German, and Spanish.

Simon Lokodo died in Geneva on 29 January 2022, at the age of 64 from COVID-19.