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Speaker Among described the deceased as a passionate leader who prioritized the well-being of the people of Karamoja and Uganda at large.
The Speaker Of Parliament Rt.Hon. Anita Annet Among introduces MPs to the NRM National Vice chairman Alhaji Moses Kigongo.Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.
The body of Hon. Aleper is seen in the Casket being taken to the Parliamentary Chambers. The house paid tribute to the former Fallen legislator of Moroto Municipality MP .Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.
“Hon. Aleper Simon Peter, you fought a good fight and won. May your soul rest in perfect peace as God protects your dear family. Rest in peace, Simon, “the speaker said.
Deputy Speaker Tayebwa said the late Aleper was very vocal about Karamoja affairs and a good mobilizer.
“He worked hard to ensure that children from Karamoja were off the streets of Kampala.”
He shared how late Aleper served his NRM party with dedication and supported the implementation of government programs irrespective of where they were located.
Vice President Jessica Alupo said the late Aleper detested discrimination based on tribe, religion, gender, and age.
“He was one of the NRM members who would tell whoever wanted to hear that Uganda should pursue politics of interests as opposed to politics of biology,” Alupo said.
President Museveni on Thursday, July 24th, 2024, ordered an official burial for the late MP Aleper, who will be laid to rest on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at his home in Moroto District.Several NRM leaders attended the event including the NRM Vice Chairman Alhaji Moses Kigongo,the Treasuer Hon.Rose Namayanja, Rt. Hon Namayanja Rose Nsereko Deputy Secretary General, National Treasurer
Amb Barbara Nekesa Oundo,
Dr Tanga Odoi Chairperson NRM Electoral Commission
Hajat Madina Naham,Director Finance and Administration ,Hon. Rosemary Nansubuga Seninde
Director Mobilisation, Cadre identification, Recruitment and Placement,Mr Singh Katongole etc.
H.E the Vice President Hon.Jessica Alupo Epel,Prime Minister Rt.Robinah Nabbanja and Hon Dr. Robert Mwesigwa Rukaari MP Mbarara North | Honorary Consul ofMorocco, | Exec. C/M, AMPROC | Board Chair.Right is the Cec Member for the Elderly Hon Mafabi.Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.
Hon Dr. Robert Mwesigwa Rukaari MP Mbarara North | Honorary Consul ofMorocco, | Exec. C/M, AMPROC | Board Chair.Right is the Cec Member for the Elderly Hon Mafabi.Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates. 
Hon Dr. Robert Mwesigwa Rukaari MP Mbarara North | Honorary Consul ofMorocco, | Exec. C/M, AMPROC | Board Chair lays the Wreath on the Casket containing the body of the late Hon.Aleper. Mafabi.Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.
Hon.Catherine Akumu Mavenjina greets mourners of the late Aleper.Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.
State Minister for Environment Hon.Beatrice Anywa, the State Minister for Water and Environment greets Hon. Julie Wejuli as Tanga Odoi, the Chairman of Electoral Commission looks on.Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.
The Speaker Of Parliament Rt.Hon. Anita Annet Among introduces MPs to the NRM National Vice chairman Alhaji Moses Kigongo.Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.
The Speaker Of Parliament Rt.Hon. Anita Annet Among with the NRM National Vice chairman Alhaji Moses Kigongo in the Parliamentary chambers.Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates. 
Hajji Gaddafi Nasur,the CEC member representing the youth,Hajat Madina Naham,Director Finance and Administration,Hon Lydia Wanyoto. 
Hajji Gaddafi Nasur representing, Nasur,Hajat Madina Naham,Director Finance and Administration,Hon Lydia Wanyoto, the chairperson representing the Women’s league,Chairperson representing the PWDs and Mr Singh Katongole, the Kampala NRM Vice Chairperson
Background:
Recently,Busoga East police confirmed the death of Simon Peter Aleper, a former member of parliament in a hit-and-run motor accident. The accident occurred around 1 am at Bukoona along the Iganga -Tirinyi highway involving a V8 motor vehicle registration number UAP 787Q, which Aleper was driving.
The V8 that was coming from the direction of Mbale collided with an unknown motor vehicle that was coming from the direction of Iganga. Aleper was killed on the spot, according to a statement from the Busoga East Region Police.
The V8 that was coming from the direction of Mbale collided with an unknown motor vehicle that was coming from the direction of Iganga. Aleper was killed on the spot, according to a statement from the Busoga East Region Police.
Assistant Inspector of Police, Magoola, and the traffic police who visited the scene. Police transferred the deceased’s body to Mulago National Referral Hospital for postmortem and towed his vehicle to Iganga police yard pending inspection.
Aleper, who served as the Moroto Municipality legislator in the last parliament has been the vice chairperson for the ruling National Resistance Movement-NRM for the Karamoja region and a member of the central executive committee.