The Lango sub-region has elected a total of 30 Members of Parliament to Uganda’s 12th Parliament (2026–2031). The National Resistance Movement (NRM) emerged as the dominant party in the January 15 polls followed by the Uganda People’s Congress (UPC).
The just-concluded polls’ outcomes reflect both continuity of NRM presence in Lango and shifting political dynamics in a sub-region historically associated with opposition politics but increasingly competitive in recent election cycles.
According to the declared results by the returning officers of different electoral districts and one city, NRM secured 18 parliamentary seats. UPC won 11, while one seat went to an Independent candidate.
One MP seat – the Ajuri County in Alebtong District remains under contention with UPC’s Fred Jalameso claiming victory over Denis Hamson Obua – the Government Chief Whip.
In Lira City, voters delivered a split verdict across the three parliamentary slots. The Woman Member of Parliament seat was retained by Dr Jane Ruth Aceng Ocero of NRM. Dr Aceng is a cabinet minister whose national profile and health-sector performance keep resonating with urban voters.
Lira City West reelected Cedrick Ebong Eyit of UPC, reaffirming the party’s historical footing in the city.
Meanwhile, Lira City East voted in Denis Alyela Omodi of NRM, giving the ruling party two of the city’s three seats. Omodi is a newcomer and will replace UPC party president Jimmy Akena.
In the surrounding Lira district, NRM swept all declared constituencies. Linda Agnes Auma was re-elected Woman MP, while Patrick Ogwang, aka Aregedeng, won Erute North, and Sam Engola won the Erute South seat.
“Aregedeng” is succeeding Christine Akello “Gwokadaka Dang Mako” who lost in the NRM primary election last year.
Oyam district produced a balanced outcome. UPC claimed the Woman MP seat through Santa Alum Ogwang and Oyam North through Dr Eunice Apio Otuku.
NRM, however, won Oyam South with Patrick Ogwang Obura. The split highlights Oyam as a competitive battleground where neither party holds absolute dominance.
In neighbouring Kole district, NRM emerged firmly in control. Sandra Aceng won the Woman MP seat, while Dr Samuel Opio Acuti retained Kole North, and Boniface Henry Okot secured Kole South. The results consolidate Kole as an NRM stronghold going into the 12th Parliament.
Alebtong district elected Dr Mercy Faith Lakisa (NRM) as Woman MP. Ajuri County’s result was not listed among the declared winners due to the pending contention between UPC’s Jalameso Fred and GCW Denis Hamson Obua of NRM, while Moroto County went to Elem Leo of UPC, keeping the opposition party relevant in the district.
Also read: Ahead of the rerun, did UPC’s Jalameso whip NRM’s Obua in Ajuri’s contested MP elections?
Otuke district delivered a landslide for NRM, with Abeja Susan Jolly re-elected Woman MP, Acon Julius Bua retaining Otuke East, and Paul Omara winning Otuke County for his 2nd term.
In Apac district, NRM’s Betty Awor Engola won the Woman MP seat, again. However, the municipality chose an Independent, Patrick Ocan “Devine” aka “Wala wala”. UPC also secured Maruzi County through Patrick Obong Acuda, while Maruzi North went to Benard Otim Odoch of NRM.
Amolatar district leaned toward UPC, with Janet Auma winning the Woman MP seat. She defeated Imat Ocere Agness Atim Apea (PhD). UPC also captured Kyoga County through Collines Angwech and Kyoga North through Geoffrey Ocen Kiring, making the district a key opposition base.
Dokolo district delivered mixed results. UPC’s Sarah Aguti Nyankori was re-elected for a full term following her reelection early last year. Vincent Opito took Dokolo South, while NRM’s Ogwal Joseph Jones secured Dokolo North.
In Kwania district, UPC’s Auma Kenny Lapat won the Woman MP seat, but NRM claimed both Kwania Constituency through Eron Tonny and Kwania North through James Ongu Tar, giving the ruling party a majority of seats in the district.
In June, the 18 NRM and 11 UPC MPs-elect from Lango will enter the 12th Parliament with a sense of dominance while a notable shift in a sub-region long associated with UPC under discussions.
Additionally, UPC’s 11 seats will further confirm the Congress’s continued relevance, particularly in Amolatar, Dokolo, Oyam, and parts of Lira City.
Meanwhile, the election of one Independent MP in Apac Municipality adds a layer of diversity to the delegation of Lawmakers.
Between 2026 and 2031, the elected MPs will be judged less by their party colours but more by their abilities to articulate and deliver on Lango’s key priorities
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