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]
Maxwell Akora | |
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| Member of 11th Parliament of Uganda from Apac District | |
| Assumed office 2021 | |
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| Born | 31 August 1965 |
| Nationality | Ugandan |
| Political party | Uganda People's Congress |
| Alma mater | Makerere University |
| Religion | Anglican Church |
Life and education
editAkora 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.[4][5][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.[6]
Political career
editAkora 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[7] as the position is reserved for the ruling party in party parliament.
References
edit- ^ joomlasupport (23 December 2012). "Maruzi County MP Akora evokes Lango nostalgia". The Observer - Uganda. Retrieved 17 August 2021.
- ^ "Akora Maxwell Ebong Patrick - 2021 General Election - Visible Polls". visiblepolls.org. Retrieved 4 February 2023.
- ^ "Maxwell Ebong Patrick Akora". theyworkforyou.github.io. Retrieved 4 February 2023.
- ^ "Hon.Akora Maxwell Ebong Patrick". MPScan Uganda. Retrieved 17 August 2021.
- ^ "Granddaughter Kills MP Akora's Mother". Uganda Radionetwork. Retrieved 17 August 2021.
- ^ "ANNOUNCEMENT: Oyima clan rejects MP Maxwell Akora - TND News Uganda". TND News. Retrieved 17 August 2021.
- ^ "Opposition protests appointment of its MP onto a Sectoral committee – Parliament Watch". parliamentwatch.ug. Retrieved 17 August 2021.
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