Politics
May 13th, 2026

Veteran Gen. Moses Ali Sworn in as MP for Adjumani West, Pledges Continued Service

Written By | Peter Luzinda
Gen. Ali, who was re-elected on the ruling NRM ticket, will be representing Adjumani West for another term

PARLIAMENT

86-year-old General Moses Ali, Uganda’s First Deputy Prime Minister, was today, among other Legislators, sworn in as Member of Parliament for Adjumani West Constituency in the 12th Parliament.
The oath of office was administered by the Clerk to Parliament, Hon. Adolf Mwesige Kasaija, at Parliament House.
Gen. Ali, who was re-elected on the ruling NRM ticket, will be representing Adjumani West for another term. He expressed deep gratitude after taking the oath.

In his remarks, the veteran legislator said:

“I wish to express my gratitude to the Almighty God for His benevolence and the gift of life. I also wish to extend my congratulations to H.E. the President on his successful inauguration as President and Commander-in-Chief of our esteemed nation. Additionally, I offer my felicitations to all Ugandans."

He thanked the people of Adjumani West for re-electing him, saying:

“I sincerely thank the people of Adjumani West for their trust and confidence in me to serve as their representative in Parliament during the previous term, and for granting me the opportunity to serve another term. I am confident that I have fulfilled my duties diligently."

Gen. Ali also commended Uganda’s security agencies for ensuring peace and stability during the election period and the swearing-in process.

The swearing-in ceremony marks the official beginning of the new parliamentary term following the 2026 general elections. Gen. Moses Ali, one of Uganda’s longest-serving leaders and a key figure in the NRM government, is widely respected for his long military and political career.

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