Oyam NRM Chairperson Appeals for Increased Lango Representation in Forthcoming Cabinet Reshuffle

Oyam, Uganda – Bosco Onyik, the Oyam District National Resistance Movement (NRM) chairperson, has called on President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni to appoint more ministers and public officials from the Lango sub-region in his next round of government appointments.

Speaking to journalists in Lira City on Wednesday evening, Onyik, a senior NRM cadre and veteran journalist, urged the president to reward the Lango sub-region for overwhelmingly voting for him in the January 2026 general elections.

Onyik noted that out of the 19 NRM-elected Members of Parliament and 12 opposition MPs from Lango, he hopes President Museveni will consider more individuals from the region for high-ranking positions.

“It is my prayer that His Excellency the President, this time, should appoint more sons and daughters of Lango as ministers, permanent secretaries, ambassadors, Resident District Commissioners (RDCs), Deputy RDCs, and other commissioners in various ministries,” Onyik stated.

He expressed confidence that President Museveni will recognize the region’s strong support for the NRM, citing Oyam’s impressive voter turnout of 87,940 votes at 85.93 percent for Museveni.

Possible Predictions (MPs) for Ministerial Appointments:

In a survey conducted by our reporters across the Lango sub-region, several sitting MPs and MPs-elect were predicted as potential appointees in an upcoming cabinet reshuffle.

Among them:

Hon. Samuel Opio Acuti (MP, Kole North)

Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng Ocero (the serving Health Minister)

Hon. Julius Acon Bua (MP, Otuke East)

Hon. Santa Ogwang (Woman MP, Oyam District)

Hon. Denis Hamson Obua (Government Chief Whip)

Hon. Betty Amongi Akena (Minister of Gender, Labour and Social Development)

Hon. Paul Omara (MP, Otuke County)

Hon. Leo Elem (MP-elect, Moroto County)

Hon. Kenny Auma Lapat (MP, Kwania District)

Disclaimer: The listed names are speculative based on regional discussions and do not constitute an official announcement.

Appreciation for NRM Leadership by Bosco Onyik:

Onyik also commended NRM Secretary General Richard Todwong, NRM Northern Uganda Vice Chairperson/Government Chief Whip Hon. Denis Hamson Obua, and Polar Awich for their roles in strengthening the party’s influence in the Lango sub-region.

“We are among the districts that performed exceptionally well in the elections, and we believe the President will reward us by empowering more Lango leaders,” Onyik added.

As anticipation builds ahead of potential government appointments, stakeholders in Lango remain hopeful that the region will secure more representation in Uganda’s top decision-making offices.