Members of the Tooro Babiito clan have reportedly demanded a DNA test to confirm whether an alleged heir is indeed the biological son of the late Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV.The demand follows reports that King Oyo left behind a son whose existence was allegedly unknown to members of the wider royal family.“We didn’t know about his existence,” members of the clan reportedly said, questioning why the child was not known while the late King was still alive.
The Babiito argue that the child’s identity and paternity should be scientifically established before he is publicly recognised as an heir of the late monarch.They say a DNA test would help eliminate doubts and prevent potential disputes over the royal lineage and succession.The revelation has added a new dimension to discussions surrounding the future of the Tooro Kingdom following King Oyo’s death.
Details about the alleged heir, including his name, age and mother, have not been publicly established, and it remains unclear whether the Royal Family has formally recognised him as King Oyo’s son.The Babiito are therefore calling for clarity and transparency, insisting that the truth about the alleged heir’s parentage must be established before any decisions are made about his place in the Tooro royal family.
