Kampala, Uganda | Col. Dr. John Francis Ongia, a resident of Alwala village in Burakwana Parish, Namasale Subcounty, Amolatar District, has been elected unopposed as Vice Chairman of the NRM Veterans League for Northern Uganda.
He was confirmed during the delegates’ conference held on August 26, 2025, at Kololo.
Ongia pledged to use his new position to serve and unite veterans across the Lango, Acholi, and West Nile subregions, attributing his election to his knowledge, experience, and commitment.
He expressed excitement at taking up the position and commended the delegates who supported and endorsed him.
Ongia reflected on the journey to his election, noting that at the beginning of the NRM Primary Election, some doubted he could raise even 100 votes.
Despite the weaknesses in the NRM election process, and building on each individual vote including the one vote from a close supporter the official results declared over 3,000 votes in his favor.
He questioned what would happen in a genuine National Election Commission process, which does not tolerate forgery.
He thanked his supporters in advance for their votes and emphasized that those who believe in his competency, ability, wider network, and exposure would work together with him to develop Amolatar.
He added that he loves and appreciates all his supporters.
Alongside his new role, Ongia has picked nomination forms to contest for the Kioga County parliamentary seat, having done so on August 18, 2025.
He is expected to launch his campaigns in September.
He dismissed suggestions that his election as Vice Chairman of the Veterans League would hinder his parliamentary bid, explaining that the position instead gives him an advantage in lobbying for development.
According to Ongia, the NRM government needs leaders who are well-connected and capable of delivering services.
He believes his role in the Veterans League will strengthen his ability to push for hospitals, schools, and other infrastructure in Amolatar.
Ongia will face stiff competition from incumbent Kioga County MP Moses Jr. Okot Bitek of the FDC, NRM flagbearer Felix Adupa Ongwech, UPC’s Collins Angwech, among others.
He called on the people of Kioga and Amolatar to support his bid, stressing that the area has lagged behind for too long and now requires a lobbyist with strong government links to drive development.
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