Patrick Ogwang Obura

Patrick Ogwang Obura
Member of Parliament for Oyam South
Incumbent
Assumed office
2026
Preceded byBetty Amongi
ConstituencyOyam South
Personal details
PartyNational Resistance Movement (NRM)
EducationMA in International Relations and Diplomatic Studies, Makerere University
ProfessionPolitician, Accountant
Known for
Chairperson of Lango Parliamentary Group

Patrick Ogwang Obura[1] is a Ugandan politician and accountant who was elected member of parliament for Oyam South in the twelfth parliament of Uganda under the National Resistance Movement (NRM) Political party.[2][3][4][5][6]

Education

Patrick holds a Master of Arts in International Relations and Diplomatic Studies from Makerere University.[7]

Career

Ogwang was sworn in as a member of parliament for Oyam South in the 12th Parliament of Uganda.[8] During his swearing-in celebration, he was praised for promoting unity and development in Oyam South.[9] In 2021, he contested for a seat in parliament for Oyam South as a member of Parliament but lost to Betty Amongi.[10]

He declared his interest in serving as the Deputy Speaker of the 12th Parliament of Uganda.[11] He is the NRM cadre.[11] Patrick was elected as the new Chairperson of the Lango parliamentary group, where he promised to foster collaboration among members, advocate for policies to uplift the Lango sub-region, and ensure the group remains influential in national decision-making for the betterment of the Lango community.[12][13] Obura succeeded the Kole District Woman member of Parliament Judith Alyek, who chaired the 11th Parliament caucus (2021–2026).[14][13] The elected Vice Chairperson of the Lango Parliamentary group is the  Amolatar District Woman Member of Parliament, Janet Auma Okao, who secured 15 votes and defeated Dokolo South County Member of Parliament, Vincent Opito, who garnered 10 votes.[14][13] The Lango Parliamentary Group comprises 31 legislators representing constituencies across districts in the sub-region, including Oyam, Dokolo, Kole, Lira, Alebtong, Amolatar, Apac, Otuke, and Kwania, to collectively advance socio-economic development and regional interests.[14][13] Patrick met President Museveni at State House Nakasero on 27 April 2026, ahead of the swearing-in of the president and members of parliament, which shows unity and safeguarding national progress.[15] As the Oyam South member of Parliament, he made a comment regarding the growth of the speaker's budget and said, "We come to show solidarity with Ugandans that we, the young people, cannot sit back and watch a Parliament of Uganda that has a questionable reputation, where the public has lost confidence".[16]

In 2024, during the campaign period, he repaired a borehole in Minakulu Sub-County, which is accessed by over 4000 people in the community, in addition to about 38 boreholes repaired by Patrick Ogwang Obura, the three town councils and five sub-counties in Oyam South constituency, with an aim of boosting access to clean water.[17][18][19] He has also secured scholarships for 30 students from the Oyam South constituency to pursue higher education at various universities in Uganda, benefiting people from Loro, Minakulu, Myene, Kamdini, Aber, and the greater Oyam area.[20]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Archive :: Uganda Radionetwork". ugandaradionetwork.net. Retrieved 2026-06-06.
  2. ↑ Emmanuel, Opeto (2026-05-16). "Patrick Ogwang Obura Sworn In as Oyam South MP, Unveils Five-Year Development Agenda". Lango News Network. Retrieved 2026-06-06.
  3. ↑ Engola, Saidi (2026-01-17). "Ugandaelections2026: UPC's Atuku takes Oyam North as NRM's Obura gets Kwania South in MP contests". New Vision. Retrieved 2026-06-06.
  4. ↑ Independent, The (2026-01-20). "Queen Amolo petitions over error in name on ballot". The Independent Uganda. Retrieved 2026-06-06.
  5. ↑ "NRM aims for one million members in Lango Sub-region ahead of 2026 elections". Monitor. 2025-02-26. Retrieved 2026-06-06.
  6. ↑ "UPC in trouble as Lango falls in love with NRM". Monitor. 2026-02-19. Retrieved 2026-06-06.
  7. ↑ "OGWANG Patrick Obura". Makerere University Endowment Fund. Retrieved 6 June 2026.
  8. ↑ Okwakol, Temiteo (2026-05-15). "Patrick Ogwang Obura Sworn in as MP Oyam South". The Patriot. Retrieved 2026-06-06.
  9. ↑ "Patrick Ogwang Obura praised for promoting unity and development in Oyam South". Shine FM. 2026-05-16. Retrieved 2026-06-06.
  10. ↑ "Who will replace Amongi in Oyam South?". Monitor. 2025-11-06. Retrieved 2026-06-06.
  11. 1 2 "Patrick Ogwang Obura emerges strong contender for Deputy Speaker role". Shine FM. 2026-05-23. Retrieved 2026-06-06.
  12. ↑ Okwakol, Temiteo (2026-06-04). "New Energy: Oyam South MP Patrick Ogwang Obura elected new Chairperson of Lango parliamentary Group". The Patriot. Retrieved 2026-06-06.
  13. 1 2 3 4 Okello, Baker (2026-06-04). "New MPs dominates Lango parliamentary group leadership in 12th parliament". Lango News Network. Retrieved 2026-06-06.
  14. 1 2 3 Opio, Anthony (2026-06-05). "New Brooms at LPG: Can Ogwang Obura's Team Deliver for Lango?". Dokolo Post. Retrieved 2026-06-06.
  15. ↑ "Patrick Ogwang Obura Meets President Museveni at State House". Shine FM. 2026-04-27. Retrieved 2026-06-06.
  16. ↑ "Speaker budget grows seven times over six years". Monitor. 2026-06-02. Retrieved 2026-06-06.
  17. ↑ Eye, Whisper (2024-08-26). "4000 People smile as Oyam South MP aspirant Patrick Ogwang Obura repairs a borehole". Whisper Eye. Retrieved 2026-06-06.
  18. ↑ "Gender-based violence rises in Oyam amid water shortages, teen pregnancies". Shine FM. 2025-09-30. Retrieved 2026-06-06.
  19. ↑ Admin (2025-03-05). "Aweikwo Village in Oyam District Celebrates New Borehole Installation by MP Aspirant Patrick Ogwang Obura and Pioneer Evangelism Network Uganda". Dokolo Post. Retrieved 2026-06-06.
  20. ↑ "Oyam South MP-Elect Patrick Ogwang Obura Secures Scholarships for 30 Students". Lango News Network. 2026-03-16. Retrieved 2026-06-06.
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