Patrick Ogwang Obura, the Member of Parliament for Oyam South, has urged political leaders throughout the Lango sub-region to set aside electoral differences and concentrate on delivering services to the people. His appeal came shortly after the High Court in Lira dismissed a petition that had challenged the legitimacy of his election.

Court Upholds Election Result

Acting High Court Judge Fatuma Nanziri Bwanika delivered the ruling on Thursday, November 5, 2026, bringing an end to a legal dispute that had kept the constituency on edge. The petition, filed by Queen Dorothy Amolo and registered as HCT-10-CV-EP-0001-2026, questioned the validity of Ogwang's victory in the January 2026 general election.

The court heard that Amolo's nomination papers carried the name Queen Dorothy Amolo, yet the Electoral Commission printed Queen Dorothy Alweny on the ballot paper. The petitioner argued that this mismatch undermined the election and complicated how votes cast under the printed name should be attributed.

According to figures presented before the court, Ogwang secured 29,353 votes, while Amolo received 3,516 votes and placed third in the race.

Judge Finds No Substantial Effect

In her judgment, Judge Bwanika concluded that the name discrepancy did not materially alter the outcome of the contest. She observed that Alweny was a former name by which the petitioner had previously been known, and that her other names, her photograph and her campaign symbol all appeared on the ballot paper.

The court further noted that there was no contemporaneous documentary evidence showing that Amolo or her polling agents had formally lodged a complaint about the discrepancy while the election was underway. On that basis, the judge dismissed the petition, upheld Ogwang's election and ordered the petitioner to cover the costs.

Supporters Gather at Court

Cheers erupted among Ogwang's supporters who had assembled at the court premises to await the outcome. The mood outside the courthouse turned celebratory as the legislator emerged following the proceedings.

Speaking to journalists inside the court hall, Ogwang described the ruling as a confirmation of the will of the voters. He encouraged political actors across Lango to respect the choice made by the electorate and to shift their attention toward development and service delivery.

The decision closes a chapter of legal uncertainty for Oyam South and hands Ogwang a fresh mandate to continue representing the constituency.