Besides progress in the construction of Akii Bua Olympic Stadium in Lira City, the Lango Parliamentary Group (LPG), have threatened to storm various government ministries over infrastructure works required to support the hosting of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2027.

The legislators specifically demand that the Ministries of Works and Transport, and Education, explain why the government has neglected certain roads that link to the Akii Bua Olympic Stadium.

This move follows a letter from the Ministry of Works and Transport, signed by Assistant Commissioner for Procurement Andrew Aribaruho, addressed to the Permanent Secretary.

The correspondence outlined several facilities that required civil works to upgrade road infrastructure in preparation for the continental tournament.

Addressing journalists on Monday, August 10, 2026, at the Akii Bua Olympic Stadium site during a two-day inspection visit, Oyam South Member of Parliament and Chairperson of the Lango Parliamentary Group, Patrick Ogwang Obura, expressed the region’s gratitude to President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni.

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Ogwang noted that the people of Lango are proud of the President for fulfilling his pledge to construct the stadium, which is expected to be completed by early January 2027.

Obura further explained that during their tour of the sprawling construction site, they learned that Akii Bua Olympic Stadium is among the best facilities and is well-positioned to be recommended as a host venue for AFCON 2027.

However, he pointed out several challenges that require the Ministry of Works and Transport to prioritise – among them critical access roads.

These include routes that will connect players to training facilities, such as the Aboke, Iceme, and Bobi roads, as well as the road linking to Lira University, where additional training amenities are located.

He also highlighted other connecting roads within the city that lead to the stadium.

The Lango MPs added that after the visit, they obtained first-hand assurance that the mega facility will be ready for AFCON 2027. They commended SATCOM’s leadership for ensuring the project stays on track.

MP Ogwang emphasised that the Lango parliamentary group will collectively push to ensure Akii Bua Olympic Stadium hosts the tournament, even if it serves as a backup venue, as previously announced by State Minister for Sports Peter Ogwang last year.

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The legislators are also demanding that the 18.7-kilometre stretch of roads be tarmacked, especially since the Ministry of Works and Transport has already recommended similar upgrades for roads leading to Hoima.

The MPs later left for Lira University, where Capt. Jimmy Omara said the ongoing construction of the training pitch will be completed as scheduled.

Captain Omara added that the project is valued at shs13b and is expected to be completed by December 31, 2026.

Project Manager Eng. Mohammed Nazih reported that the construction of the Akii Bua Olympic Stadium is now at 75% completion rate, confirming that the project completion is on schedule by January 2027.

The construction period will span over 20 months at shs470 billion. Nazih appealed to the leaders to trust that SATCOM National Construction Company will deliver outstanding work within the remaining timeframe.

The stadium is being financed by the Government of Uganda, with the National Council of Sports serving as the client.

Upon completion, the stadium is expected to feature a 1,000-vehicle parking yard, a 2,000-seat multi-sport indoor arena, and a 25-metre semi-Olympic swimming pool.

Other facilities include courts for volleyball, netball, basketball, and more, while the stadium will have a seating capacity of over 20,000.