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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, as a deputy to Tororo North MP, Annet Nyakecho. The members of his political party, UPC in the [[parliament]] protested this appointment<ref>{{Cite web|title=Opposition protests appointment of its MP onto a Sectoral committee – Parliament Watch|url=http://parliamentwatch.ug/opposition-protests-appointment-of-its-mp-onto-a-sectoral-committee/|access-date=2021-08-17|website=parliamentwatch.ug}}</ref> as the position is reserved for the ruling party in party parliament. |
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, as a deputy to Tororo North MP, Annet Nyakecho. The members of his political party, UPC in the [[parliament]] protested this appointment<ref>{{Cite web|title=Opposition protests appointment of its MP onto a Sectoral committee – Parliament Watch|url=http://parliamentwatch.ug/opposition-protests-appointment-of-its-mp-onto-a-sectoral-committee/|access-date=2021-08-17|website=parliamentwatch.ug}}</ref> as the position is reserved for the ruling party in party parliament. |
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In March of 2025, Maxwell stated that he plans to seek election as a member of Parliament for Apac [[Municipality]] in 2026. The decision would see him contest the seat currently held by [[Patrick Ocan]], both individuals are affiliated with the Uganda Peoples Congress.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Denis |first=Arao |date=2025-03-19 |title=Apac Municipality UPC party structures endorse Maruzi MP Maxwell Akora |url=https://tndnewsuganda.com/2025/03/apac-municipality-upc-party-structures-endorse-maruzi-mp-maxwell-akora/ |access-date=2025-12-15 |website=tndNews, Uganda |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref name=”:0″ /><ref name=”:1″ /> |
In March of 2025, Maxwell stated that he plans to seek election as a member of Parliament for Apac [[Municipality]] in 2026. The decision would see him contest the seat currently held by [[Patrick Ocan]], both individuals are affiliated with the Uganda Peoples Congress.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Denis |first=Arao |date=2025-03-19 |title=Apac Municipality UPC party structures endorse Maruzi MP Maxwell Akora |url=https://tndnewsuganda.com/2025/03/apac-municipality-upc-party-structures-endorse-maruzi-mp-maxwell-akora/ |access-date=2025-12-15 |website=tndNews, Uganda |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref name=”:0″ /><ref name=”:1″ /> |
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Ugandan politician
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][4][5][6][7][8]
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 Cumbria.[9] In 2019, he previously worked within the justice, Law and order Sector Secretariat and Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs.[10] 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.[11]
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, as a deputy to Tororo North MP, Annet Nyakecho. The members of his political party, UPC in the parliament protested this appointment[12] as the position is reserved for the ruling party in party parliament.
In March of 2025, Maxwell stated that he plans to seek election as a member of Parliament for Apac Municipality in 2026. The decision would see him contest the seat currently held by Patrick Ocan, both individuals are affiliated with the Uganda Peoples Congress.[13][10][6]
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