NRM excludes Oyam Speaker Nommy Otyeno ahead of key vote

26 August 2025, 7:14 pm

By Eman yonah oruk

In a dramatic twist just hours before the highly anticipated National Resistance Movement (NRM) Delegates Conference, Oyam District Speaker Nommy Otyeno has raised alarm after discovering that his name was missing from the final delegate list—despite being officially cleared by his district.

Otyeno, who travelled to Kampala on Sunday in preparation for the vote scheduled for Wednesday, was stunned to learn that he had been excluded from the verified list of delegates, according to information confirmed by our reporter.

“I was cleared by Oyam District and even received confirmation before travelling. But now, my name is nowhere to be found on the final list. This is not just disappointing—it’s suspicious,” Otyeno told reporters outside the NRM headquarters.

He further alleged that individuals within the NRM Secretariat may have orchestrated the removal of his name, citing prior warnings he had received.

“I had been hearing rumours that my name would be removed. Today’s events have left me deeply disappointed. I’m now planning to return to Oyam District,” he added.

Sources close to Oyam District leadership confirmed that Otyeno’s name was included in the original submission sent to the party’s national office. However, upon cross-checking with the Secretariat, it appears the name was deleted or omitted during the final verification process.

This development has sparked concern among local leaders and party members in the Lango Subregion, many of whom are questioning the transparency of the delegate selection process. Some fear this could be part of a broader pattern of internal manipulation, particularly following recent controversies surrounding the NRM primaries in Oyam District.

Otyeno, a prominent figure in Oyam politics who was expected to cast a crucial vote in the upcoming leadership elections, is now demanding an urgent explanation from the party’s top officials.

“I came here to represent my people. If my name was removed without cause, then someone must be held accountable,” he said.

This is not the first time Otyeno has faced political adversity. During the NRM primaries, he reportedly raised serious concerns for his safety, claiming that unknown individuals were pursuing him with the intention of causing harm. The threats forced him to abandon his residence and seek refuge elsewhere.

As the NRM prepares for its national conference at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds, this incident adds to growing tensions within the party. Whether Otyeno will be reinstated in time for the vote remains uncertain, but the spotlight is now firmly on the party’s internal processes.