Obol Denis Ongu, Secretary for Education and Health in Kole district council has been fully nominated to contest for the LC5 chairperson seat.
He will be carrying the flag of the Uganda People’s Congress (UPC) ahead of the upcoming elections in 2026.
The nomination, which was conducted at the Kole District Electoral Commission offices, was witnessed by a sizable crowd of jubilant supporters, party officials, and family members.
After completing the requisite electoral procedures, the atmosphere was charged with enthusiasm as Obol addressed his supporters.
Speaking to the press shortly after his nomination, he expressed his gratitude to the UPC party leadership and the people of Kole for their unwavering trust and support. “This nomination is not just a political process; it is a call to higher service.”
“My experience in managing the critical sectors of education and health has given me a front-row seat to the challenges our people face daily. I am offering myself to provide experienced, dedicated, and inclusive leadership that will elevate Kole to new heights of development.”
UPC party officials present at the ceremony were brimming with confidence. The party’s District Registrar, Anena, hailed Obol as a “unifier and a proven performer.”
She added: “The party has chosen a candidate with a tangible development record. He understands the mechanics of local government and has a clean reputation. We are confident that the people of Kole will vote for competence and integrity.”
Obol’s agenda is expected to heavily focus on improving service delivery, building on his previous work to enhance the quality of education in schools and accessibility of healthcare in rural health centres.
Other key issues include improving road infrastructure, supporting agricultural development, and fostering unity within the district.
Obol held the position of LC5 vice chairperson during the tenure of the current MP, Peter Ocen Akalo, who served as the district chairman of Kole from 2011 to 2016.
His nomination sets the stage for a competitive race for the district’s top administrative job. He now awaits the official campaign period to sell his vision to the electorate across the sub-counties of Kole district.
Obol cited a need for change, claiming that for over 10 years, the people of Kole district have been marginalized due to tmarginalisedf leaders they have elected. He asserted that the Kole district needs a vocal leader who can lobby for government projects and effectively represent the betterment of the local community.
He called on the entire electorate of Kole District to recognise him as a vibrant, dynamic, and competent leader who has now resumed in high gear to transform the lives of many households within the district.
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