General Moses Ali, a longtime freedom fighter, retired army general, and former Second Deputy Prime Minister, has died at the age of 87.He passed away at 4:25 p.m. on Saturday at Nakasero Hospital in Kampala, according to Captain Mike Mukula, a senior National Resistance Movement figure and close friend of the deceased.In a statement posted on X, Mukula expressed profound sorrow over the loss of the distinguished patriot.“It is with profound sorrow and a heavy heart that I have received the sad news of the passing of my dear friend, distinguished patriot, freedom fighter, and statesman, General Moses Ali,” Mukula wrote.He praised Ali’s lifelong dedication to Uganda.“General Moses Ali devoted his life to the service of Uganda. His contribution to the struggle for peace, national unity, stability, and reconstruction will forever remain engraved in the history of our nation,” he said.“He was a courageous soldier, an astute leader, and an elder statesman whose wisdom, humility, and unwavering commitment to Uganda inspired generations of leaders and citizens alike.”Mukula extended condolences on behalf of his family to President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, the Government and people of Uganda, General Ali’s bereaved family, the people of Adjumani District, the West Nile Sub-region, and all Ugandans mourning the loss.He urged the nation to find solace in Ali’s legacy of patriotism, sacrifice, courage, and dedicated public service.“His life reminds us that true greatness is measured not by the offices one occupies, but by the lives one touches and the nation one helps to build,” Mukula stated.““As we mourn his passing, let us also celebrate a life lived with honour, duty, and distinction. Uganda has lost one of her finest sons, but his enduring legacy will continue to inspire future generations to serve with integrity, selflessness, and unwavering love for country.”The statement concluded with prayers for the departed: “May Almighty Allah forgive his shortcomings, grant him His infinite mercy, admit him into Jannatul Firdaus, and grant strength, comfort, and peace to his family and to all who mourn him.”General Ali, born in 1939 in Adjumani District, served Uganda in various senior roles, including as Member of Parliament for Adjumani West.His death has triggered an outpouring of tributes from across the country for a statesman whose career spanned military service and high-level governance.The post Former Deputy Prime Minister Gen. Moses Ali Dies at 87 appeared first on The Insider.