Politics 5 October 2026 Daily Monitor (Uganda)
Lango Paramount Chief Overhauls Leadership, Establishes Six Specialized Committees
The Paramount Chief of Lango, Eng Dr Michael Moses Odongo Okune, has announced a significant reshuffling of his administration, appointing a new cabinet and forming six specialized committees to enhance governance and drive socio-economic development in the region. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/lango-paramount-chief-appoints-new-cabinet-creates-six-committees-5620928
Eng Dr Michael Moses Odongo Okune, the Paramount Chief of Lango (Won Nyaci), has initiated a broad restructuring of his leadership team, introducing a newly appointed cabinet and establishing six distinct committees. This move is intended to bolster the effectiveness of governance and accelerate socio-economic progress throughout the Lango sub-region.
The new cabinet comprises a mix of individuals from various backgrounds, including politicians, academics, professionals, and youth leaders. Their collective mandate is to champion cultural preservation and foster community development initiatives.
Key appointments include Mr Denis Hamson Obua as Ambassador Extraordinary Plenipotentiary, serving as the senior representative at national and international levels. Mr Ambrose Agec Opio will serve as Deputy Minister for Peace Building/Liaison and Local Government Liaison, focusing on inter-governmental relations and the restitution of traditional assets. Mr Nicholas Karamagi Ogwang Ogoo is appointed as Deputy Minister for Finance, Planning, and Revenue for Investment and Diaspora Affairs, tasked with engaging the Lango diaspora and establishing an investment board.
Further appointments include Mr Ambrose Ocen as Deputy Minister for Employment and Labour and Coordinator of Lango Public Servants and Professionals, aimed at professional mobilization and career guidance. Mr Francis Ogwang takes on the role of 5th Deputy Prime Minister, overseeing general duties and monitoring institutional programs.
To enhance operational capacity and service delivery, six new committees have been formed. These include committees for Agriculture, Veterinary and Fisheries; Audit, Investigations and Compliance; Games and Sports; Youth; Children’s Affairs; and the Lango Heroes Award. Each committee is assigned specific objectives, ranging from promoting climate-smart agriculture and ensuring financial accountability to organizing sporting events, empowering youth, safeguarding children’s rights, and recognizing Lango’s prominent figures.