Maxwell Akora
Maxwell Akora | |
|---|---|
| Member of 11th Parliament of Uganda from Apac District | |
| Assumed office 2021 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 31, 1965 |
| Nationality | Ugandan |
| Political party | Uganda People's Congress |
| Alma mater | Makerere University |
Maxwell Ebong Patrick Akora (born August 31, 1965) is a Ugandan politician and a member of the parliament representing county in Apac District on the ticket of Uganda People's Congress (UPC).[1]
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 Cambodia.[2][3][failed verification] In 2019, 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.[4]
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, deputizing Tororo North MP, Annet Nyakecho. The members of his political party, UPC in the parliament protested this appointment[5] as the position is reserved for the ruling party in party parliament.
References[]
- ^ joomlasupport. "Maruzi County MP Akora evokes Lango nostalgia". The Observer - Uganda. Retrieved 2021-08-17.
- ^ "Hon.Akora Maxwell Ebong Patrick". MPScan Uganda. Retrieved 2021-08-17.
- ^ "Granddaughter Kills MP Akora's Mother :". Uganda Radionetwork. Retrieved 2021-08-17.
- ^ "ANNOUNCEMENT: Oyima clan rejects MP Maxwell Akora - TND News Uganda". TND News. Retrieved 2021-08-17.
- ^ "Opposition protests appointment of its MP onto a Sectoral committee – Parliament Watch". parliamentwatch.ug. Retrieved 2021-08-17.
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