WEST NILE SEEKS CABINET REPRESENTATION FOLLOWING GEN. MOSES ALI'S DEATH, SAYS MP ROSE OBIGAH MAMA WESTNILE

Parliament of Uganda | July 21, 2026


The Woman Member of Parliament for Terego District and Vice Chairperson of the West Nile Parliamentary Caucus, Hon. Rose Obigah, has called for continued Cabinet representation for the West Nile sub-region following the death of veteran statesman Rt. Hon. Gen. (Rtd.) Moses Ali.


Speaking during a special parliamentary sitting held to pay tribute to the late Gen. Moses Ali, Hon. Obigah emphasized that West Nile has consistently demonstrated its political loyalty to President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and the National Resistance Movement (NRM), and therefore deserves to maintain a strong voice at the highest level of government.


In her tribute, she noted that with the passing of Gen. Moses Ali who served for decades as one of the region's most influential leaders and a senior Cabinet minister,West Nile has lost its principal link to the Cabinet.


Hon. Obigah appealed to President Museveni to ensure that the region continues to have a representative in Cabinet, saying the appointment would safeguard West Nile's interests and ensure that the concerns and aspirations of its people continue to be heard and addressed by the central government.


She further acknowledged the late Gen. Moses Ali's immense contribution to national unity, peace, and the socio-economic transformation of West Nile, describing him as a statesman whose leadership created a lasting bridge between the region and the national leadership.


The remarks were delivered as Members of Parliament from across the political divide paid glowing tributes to the late Gen. Moses Ali, celebrating his decades of public service, patriotism, and unwavering commitment to Uganda's development.


The special parliamentary tribute formed part of the national mourning activities in honour of the late statesman, whose passing has drawn condolences from leaders across Uganda.