The Uganda People’s Congress (UPC) aspirant for Lira district woman MP race has condemned the leadership gap between Members of Parliament and their constituents.
Speaking to journalists, Grace Atim Ogwal acknowledged the disconnect between voters and elected leaders. She emphasized that many leaders fail to address the challenges faced by their constituents.
When asked about her candidacy, Atim stated, “I am a trusted candidate arriving at the right time to serve Lira district. I will end the era of poor governance and leadership segregation. My mission is clear: to secure the parliamentary seat for UPC once and for all.”
Atim, on Thursday, July 10, 2025, expressed confidence: “UPC will decisively defeat the incumbent MP.”
She added that the rift between MPs and local leaders has stifled development in both Erute North and Erute South counties. “Under my leadership, these counties will equally benefit from government programs,” she affirmed.
“With my nomination complete, I expect free and fair primaries. Thereafter, I will challenge opponents from other parties. I urge fellow candidates to practice respectful, disciplined, and mature politics. Elections must not endanger lives—life continues afterward.”
UPC nomination forms will be available until July 15, 2025. Hajji Mahmoud Kazimbiraine, chairperson of the UPC electoral commission, addressed candidates on the first day of nominations at Uganda House in Kampala.
He emphasized adherence to the party constitution and the electoral roadmap for the 2025–2026 elections.
Kazimbiraine announced nomination fees for presidential aspirants at shs20 million, Members of Parliament shs1 million. City and Municipality Mayors and LC5 chairpersons to pay shs500,000.
UPC primaries are set for August 2025 to select flag-bearers for the general election..
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