Lira, Uganda | Government Chief Whip and outgoing Ajuri County Member of Parliament, Denis Hamson Obua, has said he holds no personal grudge against UPC president Jimmy Akena, emphasizing that unity within Lango is more important than individual political differences.
Speaking on QFM’s Yite Twolo Morning Talk-Back programme hosted by James Omara Elem and Paul Odom Ariam on Friday, Obua said the region must prioritise cohesion and collective development over political rivalries.
When asked whether he would seek to reclaim the Ajuri parliamentary seat in 2031, Obua declined to make a commitment, saying such decisions would be addressed at the appropriate time.
On the question of political transition in Uganda, Obua said the process is already unfolding, pointing to the youthful composition of the current cabinet and security leadership.
He noted that at 45 years, he is the youngest Cabinet minister, adding that several other ministers and senior army commanders are also relatively young, which he said reflected an ongoing generational shift in leadership.
Obua also expressed surprise at Akena’s movements during the elections, saying he was shocked that the UPC leader left Lira City, where his wife, Betty Amongi, was facing a tough contest against Dr Jane Ruth Aceng, and instead proceeded to the tally centre in Alebtong District.
Reflecting on his election loss, Obua said he had received information suggesting that a broad coalition of political opponents had united against his re-election, which he described as an unusually coordinated effort to block his return to Parliament.
Despite losing the Ajuri seat to UPC’s Fred Jalameso, Obua highlighted several achievements from his tenure.
He said he mobilised Members of Parliament from Northern Uganda to push the government to consider funding Northern Uganda Social Action Fund IV (NUSAF IV), which he said is expected to be rolled out soon.
Obua further said that in his capacity as Government Chief Whip and Northern Uganda Vice Chairperson of the NRM, he influenced key decisions and appointments, including the recent appointment of 18 High Court judges, four of whom were allocated to Lango.
He added that he also recommended several individuals from the region for State House scholarships.
He listed other achievements, including the establishment of seed secondary schools, extension of the electricity grid to subcounties in Ajuri, and distribution of hand-held tractors to boost agricultural productivity.
Addressing concerns that some MPs withdraw support from their constituents after losing elections, Obua assured listeners that all services and development projects he delivered would remain in place.
He said ambulances, hospital beds, seed schools, and other interventions provided during his tenure would not be reclaimed.
Obua reaffirmed that, despite no longer being Ajuri MP, he would continue serving the constituency, Northern Uganda, and the country at large through his roles as Government Chief Whip and senior NRM leader.
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