AROMONYONGO VILLAGE, OYAM SOUTH – A son of Aromonyango village, whose career has taken him from drafting the nation’s laws in Kampala to lecture halls in Dublin and Missouri, has returned to his roots with a clear mission. Geoffrey Owili, a veteran of Uganda’s parliamentary system, is turning his expertise toward representing Oyam South, bringing with him a formidable resume and a three-point plan centered on national dialogue, unity, and development.
Owili’s journey is a testament to the power of local education. A product of Minakulu Primary School and Ngai SS,he ascended to Makerere University where he earned dual Bachelor’s degrees in Political Science and Law. He further honed his skills with postgraduate diplomas in Management and Public Administration from the Management Institute Kampala, leadership from Dublin University, Ireland, and a Master’s in Leadership in Development and ICT from the University of Missouri, USA.
For two decades, Owili served at the heart of Uganda’s legislature as part of the Parliamentary Service Commission. His work involved the critical, behind-the-scenes task of drafting legislation and advising the Speaker and Members of Parliament on legal matters. He later lent his expertise as an external consultant at the East and Southern Management Institute in Arusha, Tanzania.
Now, Owili seeks to transition from advisor to elected representative. He outlines three core pillars for his constituency:
1. Debating National Transition: In what may be his most nationally significant pledge, Owili vows to advocate for a peaceful and structured transition of leadership in Uganda. “It is good to see a change of leadership without bloodshed,” he stated, positioning himself as a voice for calm, constitutional dialogue on this pivotal issue.
2. Forging Unbreakable Unity: He pledges to bridge the divides that often fragment communities, promising to unite the people of Oyam South “without political, religious, or color difference,” focusing on collective progress over partisan interests.
3. Delivering Tangible Development: On grassroots development, Owili has set clear goals: to ensure every town council in Oyam South has a functional Health Centre IV and to promote sustainable economic growth by boosting subsistence farming. He specifically mentioned lobbying for government support to develop coffee farming, a potential cash crop for the region.
“I have spent my life understanding how laws and policies are made to serve the people,” Owili said. “Now, I want to bring that knowledge home. It’s time to turn the promises of the constitution into tangible change for every family in Oyam South.”
As the political season heats up, Owili’s blend of local roots, international education, and unparalleled insider experience in Uganda’s Parliament presents a unique profile, positioning him as a candidate who speaks both the language of the village and the corridors of power.
