Maxwell Akora
Maxwell Akora | |
|---|---|
| Member of 11th Parliament of Uganda from Apac District | |
| Assumed office 2021 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 31 August 1965 |
| Party | Uganda People's Congress |
| Alma mater | Makerere University |
| Religion | Anglican Church |
Maxwell Ebong Patrick Akora (born 31 August 1965) is a Ugandan politician and a member of the parliament representing Maruzi county in Apac District on the ticket of Uganda People's Congress (UPC).[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9]
Life and education
Akora is a Christian of Anglican denomination. He earned a bachelor's degree in commerce from Makerere University and a master's degree in Business Administration from the University of Cumbria.[10] In 2019, he previously worked within the justice, Law and order Sector Secretariat and Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs.[11][9] Akora declared himself as the Oyima clan head with media commercials announcing his installation but the clan elders disowned him cautioning clan members not to attend the ceremony.[12]
Political career
Akora was elected to the parliament representing Maruzi County on the platform of UPC. He serves on the committees of Information Communication and Technology, Finance, and Planning, and Economic Development. He was appointed into the sectoral committee as Vice Chairperson of the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) committee, as a deputy to Tororo North MP, Annet Nyakecho. The members of his political party, UPC in the parliament protested this appointment[13] as the position is reserved for the ruling party in party parliament.
In March of 2025, Maxwell stated that he plans to seek election as a member of Parliament for Apac Municipality in 2026. The decision would see him contest the seat currently held by Patrick Ocan, both individuals are affiliated with the Uganda Peoples Congress.[14][11][6][15]
See also
References
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- ^ a b "West Nile, Lango and Teso battle of titans". Monitor. 22 October 2025. Retrieved 17 December 2025.
- ^ "Dokolo by-election: Why 92-year-old man braved scorching sun to vote". Monitor. 21 March 2024. Retrieved 17 December 2025.
- ^ "Winners, losers in constituency split". Monitor. 3 August 2020. Retrieved 17 December 2025.
- ^ a b "Maxwell Akora's email & phone number - Member of Parliament at Parliament of Uganda". SignalHire. Retrieved 17 December 2025.
- ^ "University of Cumbria | Social Sciences - Academia.edu". cumbria.academia.edu. Retrieved 17 December 2025.
- ^ a b Denis, Arao (11 March 2025). "Why Maruzi MP Akora is challenging 'partymate' MP Ocan in Apac municipality". tndNews, Uganda. Retrieved 16 December 2025.
- ^ "ANNOUNCEMENT: Oyima clan rejects MP Maxwell Akora - TND News Uganda". TND News. Archived from the original on 17 August 2021. Retrieved 17 August 2021.
- ^ "Opposition protests appointment of its MP onto a Sectoral committee – Parliament Watch". parliamentwatch.ug. Retrieved 17 August 2021.
- ^ Denis, Arao (19 March 2025). "Apac Municipality UPC party structures endorse Maruzi MP Maxwell Akora". tndNews, Uganda. Retrieved 15 December 2025.
- ^ "Will Okot, Obua survive after Congressmen are nominated to paint northeastern red?". Monitor. 13 July 2025. Retrieved 17 December 2025.