Ajuri County, Alebtong District – Thousands of residents, political supporters and well-wishers on Sunday converged at the Ajuri County home of outgoing Member of Parliament and Government Chief Whip, Hon. Denis Hamson Obua, for a thanksgiving prayer service marking the end of his parliamentary tenure.
The prayer gathering, held on February 1, 2026, came days after the recently concluded parliamentary elections in which Obua conceded defeat to UPC’s Fred Jalameso. The event served as a moment of reflection, gratitude and reaffirmation of faith following Obua’s three-term service as Ajuri County MP since the constituency’s creation in 2011.
Addressing the congregation, Obua cited 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 (NIV), urging believers to remain joyful, prayerful and thankful in all circumstances. He attributed his political journey and leadership achievements to divine guidance and community support, describing his rise from humble beginnings as a testament to faith and God’s will.
“Leadership is from God,” Obua said, noting that his career mirrored biblical narratives of unlikely origins producing impactful outcomes. He concluded his remarks by thanking the people of Ajuri and giving glory to God for the opportunity to serve.
Reflecting on his tenure, Obua highlighted key developments in the constituency, including the increase of sub-counties from three to seven, expansion of electricity access, growth in secondary schools from three to eight, and the establishment of four seed schools—the highest number in any Ugandan constituency.
Health sector improvements included the construction of three new health centres, acquisition of ambulances, establishment of a modern medical theatre, and provision of beds and equipment to all seven health facilities. In agriculture, each sub-county received handheld tractors, while women above 18 years benefited from hand hoe distribution.
Infrastructure projects during his leadership featured bridge construction in Otoke, Aguru and Ajuri, with Ayumu Bridge still under construction, renovation of schools through World Bank support, installation of solar street lights in seven urban centres, expansion of water projects, and borehole rehabilitation. Development partners such as Tororo Cement and Plan International also contributed to community initiatives.
Obua further noted his support for religious institutions, organization of medical and surgical outreach camps in partnership with the UPDF, and his national leadership roles, including Commissioner of Parliament, State Minister for Sports, Chairperson of the Parliamentary Committee on Science and Technology, and Spokesperson of the Commonwealth Youth Forum.
Despite his exit from elective office, Obua pledged continued service to Northern Uganda, as the thanksgiving gathering closed with prayers and expressions of appreciation from the community.
