The Government Chief Whip, Denis Hamson Obua has declared his candidature for NRM Central Executive Committee (CEC) Vice Chairperson for Northern Uganda .
Obua, who is also the chairperson of the significant majority NRM Parliamentary Caucus by the virtue of his ministerial position, made the revelation in a video posted on his personal X (formerly Twitter) account.
“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.
“My vision and mission is to consolidate the gains and achievements of NRM in Northern Region,” he stated.
As Government Chief Whip, Obua says he has played a crucial role in coordinating the government’s legislative agenda and ensuring the passage of key bills.
He has previously served as the Commissioner of Parliament, State Minister of Sports, Chairperson of Science and Technology Committee of Parliament and spokesperson for commonwealth youth forum among others
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.
The position for NRM vice chairperson for Northern Uganda has been vacant since the death of former Speaker of Parliament Jacob Oulanyah in 2022.
