Eighty-six-year-old Moses Ali has been re-elected as the Member of Parliament for Adjumani West Constituency in Uganda, marking another chapter in his long political career.
He won the seat during the 2026 general elections while standing on the ticket of the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM).
According to the official election results, Moses Ali defeated three other candidates in a closely contested race. He secured 12,854 votes, beating his closest rival, Patrick Tandrupasi of the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC), who received 11,770 votes.
Other candidates included Gasper Draga, an independent contender, and Stephen Lyo from the National Unity Platform (NUP), who received fewer votes.
Moses Ali is one of Uganda’s most experienced politicians and military leaders. Over the years, he has served in several high-ranking government positions. These include Second Deputy Prime Minister and Deputy Leader of Government Business in Parliament.
His career spans several decades, and he has remained a strong political figure, especially in the West Nile region.
His re-election has attracted national attention, largely because of his age and health. Before the elections, some individuals and groups questioned whether he was fit enough to contest and serve another term in Parliament.
A legal challenge was even filed, arguing that his advanced age and medical condition could affect his ability to perform parliamentary duties. Despite these concerns, the court allowed him to contest, and voters ultimately returned him to office.
Supporters of Moses Ali say his victory proves that experience still matters in leadership. They argue that his deep understanding of government and long service record make him suitable to represent the people of Adjumani West.
Many of his backers also credit him for contributing to peace and stability in the region.
Critics, however, believe his re-election highlights the wider debate about leadership renewal in Uganda. They argue that younger leaders should be given more opportunities to take up national roles and shape the country’s future.
Moses Ali’s win comes during a highly debated election period in Uganda, with opposition parties raising concerns about fairness and transparency in the overall electoral process. Nonetheless, his victory has been confirmed by electoral authorities.
As he begins another term in Parliament, all eyes will be on how the veteran politician performs and whether he can effectively carry out his duties at the age of 86.
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