Ernest Obitre Gama
Ernest Obitre Gama (born 1 November 1940) is a former lieutenant colonel in the Uganda People's Defence Force and was the first soldier in Uganda to be appointed minister when Idi Amin appointed him to become his first Minister of Internal Affairs. He later was an ambassador for Yoweri Museveni to Japan, Italy, and Sudan.
Ernest Obitre Gama | |
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Obitre Gama in 1987 | |
| Minister of Internal Affairs of Uganda | |
| In office 2 February 1971 – 12 October 1973 | |
| President | Idi Amin |
| Preceded by | Basil Kiiza Bataringaya |
| Succeeded by | Charles Oboth Ofumbi |
| Ugandan Ambassador to Japan | |
| In office 1986–1987 | |
| President | Yoweri Museveni |
| Ugandan ambassador to Italy | |
| In office 1987–1988 | |
| President | Yoweri Museveni |
| Ugandan ambassador to Sudan | |
| In office 1988 – April 1995 | |
| President | Yoweri Museveni |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1 January 1940 Olevu, Maracha District, West Nile sub-region, Northern Region, Uganda |
| Spouse | Zilipah Enaru |
| Children | Six Children with his wife, including Judy Obitre–Gama, Eyoki Obitre Gama, Jocelyn Obitre Gama, Robina Obitre Gama, Afimani Obitre Gama, and Gordon Obitre Gama. He also claims to have other children |
| Residence(s) | Arua, West Nile sub-region, Northern Region, Uganda |
| Alma mater | Busoga College |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Uganda Army |
| Branch/service | Uganda |
| Years of service | 1964 - 1979 |
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