The Government Chief Whip, Denis Hamson Obua has declared his candidature for NRM Central Executive Committee (CEC) Vice Chairperson for Northern Uganda.
In his declaration made public on Sunday, February 9th, 2025, Obua described himself as a tested, tried and trusted Leader.
“Fellow Ugandans, especially the leaders and members of NRM. I greet and salute you all. I am seeking your support and mandate to serve as the NRM vice chairperson northern Uganda,” said Obua.
Obua is currently the Government Chief Whip who also serves as the Member of Parliament for Ajuri County in the Lango District of Alebtong in Northern Uganda.
This makes him the chairperson of the significant majority NRM Parliamentary Caucus.
His move to join the NRM Central Executive Committee is seen as a strategic bid to consolidate support in the region.
“My vision and mission is to consolidate the gains and achievements of NRM in Northern Region,” he stated.
As Government Chief Whip, Obua has played a crucial role in coordinating the government’s legislative agenda and ensuring the passage of key bills.
The 45 year old is believed to be the youngest Cabinet level Minister in the current NRM Government.
He boasts of an industrious credential having served as the Commissioner of Parliament, State Minister of Sports, Chairperson of Science and Technology Committee of Parliament, Spokesperson Commonwealth Youth Forum and voted the best performing MP in 2010 with 100% rating, among others.
If the status quo remains, Obua will be battling it out with Former Speaker of the East African Legislative Assembly Right Honorable Dan Kidega who has also expressed interest in the same.
The position has been vacant since March 2022 following the passing of its holder Jacob Oulanyah.
He was holding three political positions at the time of his death including: Speaker of Parliament, Member of Parliament for Omoro County and NRM National Vice Chairperson for Northern Uganda.
The two were filled except the latter which now Obua and Kidega are seeking to fill as the Party gears up for its Primaries Mid this year.
The NRM’s Central Executive Committee is the party’s top decision-making organ, responsible for providing political leadership, formulating policy, and supervising the party’s day-to-day activities.
