Aol Betty Ocan

Betty Aol Ochan (born 28 November 1958) is a Ugandan teacher and politician, who was appointed Leader of Opposition in Uganda's Parliament on 3 August 2018 by Patrick Amuriat, the president of Forum for Democratic Change (FDC), the largest opposition party in the 10th Parliament (2016–2021).

She was a member of parliament representing Gulu district in Uganda's 10th Parliament.

She served as the Gulu City Woman Representative in the 11th parliament of Uganda under the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC)

She was sworn in on 13 May 2026 as Gulu City Woman MP, formally joining the 12th Parliament under the People's Front for Freedom (PFF) after moving from FDC.

Early life and education Ochan was born on 28 November 1958. She attended Makerere University, Uganda's largest and oldest public university, graduating with a Diploma in Education in 1981. In 2006, she was awarded a Bachelor of Development Studies degree by Gulu University. Her Master of Development Studies degree was obtained from Uganda Martyrs University. She also holds a number of certificates in rural development, leadership and social work, from local and international institutions.