Alebtong, Uganda | The Government Chief Whip and Vice Chairperson of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) for Northern Uganda, Denis Hamson Obua, has conceded defeat in the Ajuri County parliamentary polls following the declaration of results for the 2026–2031 term.
In a press statement issued on January 28, 2026, Obua said he had accepted the outcome announced by the Electoral Commission (EC) and thanked voters for the opportunity to serve them.
“I concede the declared results and appreciate the people of Ajuri County for entrusting me with leadership as their Area Member of Parliament,” Obua said.
He noted that during his tenure, he served the constituency to the best of his abilities and made contributions toward its development.
Despite the loss, Obua pledged to continue serving Uganda, the ruling NRM party, and the people of Northern Uganda outside elective politics.
“For the next five years, I pledge to continue serving my country Uganda, my party NRM and the people of Northern Uganda, particularly Lango and Ajuri, outside elective politics,” he said.
According to the EC Return Form (RF), Jalameso won the race after securing 16,336 votes, defeating the incumbent Denis Hamson Obua of the NRM, who polled 15,568 votes.
Other candidates included Emmanuel Ongom Okwel of the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) with 2,874 votes, Jasper Molo (Independent) with 1,585 votes, and Stephen Omara (Independent), who garnered 519 votes.
The election recorded 36,882 valid votes, 1,164 rejected ballot papers, and 38,046 total ballots counted, including 99 spoilt ballots, according to EC figures.
Obua also congratulated the newly elected Ajuri County Member of Parliament for the 2026–2031 term and wished him success in representing the electorate.
Political analysts say the Government Chief Whip’s concession demonstrates political maturity and respect for the electoral process.
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