On Monday June 16, a meeting convened at Agwata town council emphasized the importance of integrity in the upcoming 2026 general elections.
Organized by Fr. Alfred Junior Okello, who is vying for the position of Member of Parliament for Dokolo North, the meeting attracted coordinators from all sub-counties within the constituency.
The gathering underscored the need for politicians to present their manifestos to the electorate, focusing on development initiatives aimed at alleviating poverty and improving household incomes.
Fr. Okello, a Catholic priest, has been actively involved in community development, including the repair of 78 boreholes in Dokolo North at a cost of shs68 million.
He expressed his commitment to improving sectors such as agriculture, health, education, and social infrastructure. He called upon the electorate to support leaders who prioritize development over personal interests.
Coordinators like Josephine Agweng of Okwalongwen sub-county and Nelson Odongo of Amwoma, who is also contesting for the position of male district councillor, highlighted concerns about the practice of vote-buying.
They cautioned politicians against unethical practices, emphasizing that they undermine electoral democracy and the development agenda. The leaders pledged to strengthen mobilization efforts from the grassroots level and to embrace door-to-door campaigns to garner support for candidates with genuine development plans.
John Ogwang Gwabele of Agwata town council advised both coordinators and voters to critically assess the work plans or manifestos of politicians. He encouraged politicians to present manifestos that align with the interests of the community.
Betty Atoo, the former female district councillor for Amwoma sub-county, urged coordinators to embrace reconciliation based on past elections and to open a fresh page to rally support for Fr. Okello, describing him as a powerful and energetic leader capable of bringing services closer to the locality.
Fr. Okello reiterated his commitment to leadership rooted in love, peace, and unity.
He emphasized that his manifesto focuses on the interests of the electorate, including improving the production sector, health, education, and social infrastructure, while bringing more projects to benefit vulnerable populations.
He called for support from the electorate to grant him the mandate to serve in Parliament for a better future.
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