Lamwo woman MP Achora loses Aceba’s NRM sub-county party election

Lamwo | The Woman Member of Parliament for Lamwo district, Achora Nancy, has lost the National Resistance Movement (NRM) sub-county party elections held on May 16, 2025, in Aceba sub-county.

Achora, who had backed a rival candidate for the position of sub-county chairperson for the Women’s League, faced stiff resistance from local NRM members who accused her of sidelining grassroots voices.

The elections, closely monitored by NRM sub-county officials, witnessed high voter turnout and were largely peaceful. Achora received 22 votes, while her rival, Auma Susan Sunday, garnered 25 votes to win the position.

Political observers in Aceba suggest the MP’s defeat could signal growing dissatisfaction with her leadership and may impact her prospects in the upcoming 2026 general elections.

Following her victory, Auma Susan Sunday pledged to promote unity and development in Aceba.

“We are tired of leaders who only remember us during elections. This vote was our way of showing that we want change and leaders who listen to the people,” said Auma, a resident of Aceba. “We hope the new team will work closely with the community to address our needs.”

MP Achora , while addressing the media after the polls, blamed the sub-county registrar for not adhering to the official NRM election guidelines.

“The NRM guidelines stipulate that only leagues such as the Women’s League, Youth League, PWDs, and Veterans should participate in these elections, excluding mainstream chairpersons and their executive members,” she said.

Atim Sarah, a supporter of the MP, downplayed the loss, attributing it to local political maneuvering rather than widespread discontent.

“The Honorable Member remains committed to serving the people of Lamwo. These internal party elections do not reflect her broader support across the district,” said Atim.

“We respect the outcome and congratulate the winners, but our focus remains on service delivery and preparing for the 2026 general elections.”

Martine Omwony, the sub-county Registrar for Aceba, acknowledged procedural issues, stating that the official election guidelines arrived only after the Women’s League election had been conducted.

Election results – Aceba sub-county, mainstream chairperson: Omwony Titus Osaba, vice chairperson: Ocira Richard. Finance secretary: Oyet Osbon James, general secretary: Anek Lillian Dorothy and publicity secretary: Acire Christopher

People with Disabilities (PWDs): Chairperson: Opwonya Mathew, vice chairperson: Okeny Denis Komakech; secretary: Oyella Rose, finance: Okello William Obol and publicity: Ojok David

Youth League: Chairperson: Ogero Simon, vice chairperson: Anywar Richard, Secretary: Lobwota Micheal.

Finance: Aketowanga Sharon and publicity: Omara Isaac. Other leagues, including the elderly and veterans, also successfully elected their respective leaders.

Padibe town council elections

In Padibe town council, the sub-county party structure elections were successfully conducted. Mainstream chairperson: Ojara Samuel Alii, vice chairperson: Oyella Gladys Ojara; secretary: Nyeko Benson, publicity secretary: Adul Eveline, and finance secretary: Layet Jackline

Women’s league: Chairperson: Alal Rose, vice chairperson: Lanyero Molly (former Lamwo Woman MP and 2026 aspirant), Secretary: Angwech Filda; finance: Angee Hellen, publicity: Aciro Joyce.

Leaders for the Youth League, PWDs, elders, and veterans were also elected in Padibe.

Other sub-counties including Palabek Kal, Madi Opei, Lamwo town council, Palabek Gem, and Paloga have reported significant progress in the ongoing election of NRM party structures.

Background on NRM party dynamics

The National Resistance Movement (NRM), Uganda’s ruling party since 1986 under President Yoweri Museveni, has long maintained control over local political structures.

However, recent internal elections across various districts have revealed deepening divisions and dissatisfaction among grassroots members.

In Lamwo and other northern districts, accusations of favoritism, neglect of local voices, and poor service delivery have fueled internal party competition and reshaped loyalties.

As Uganda prepares for the 2026 general elections, the NRM leadership faces increasing pressure to mend internal rifts and re-engage disillusioned supporters at the village and sub-county levels.