LC V Elect Akena pledges youth partnership on environmental protection in Pader

23 January 2026, 12:30 pm

By Okwong Geoffery

The LC V Chairperson–elect for Pader District, Alfred Akena of National Resistance (NRM), has pledged to work closely with young people to promote environmental protection across the district.

Speaking to the media after being declared winner, Akena said his campaign focused on engaging youth in tree planting and conservation as part of efforts to address climate change and environmental degradation.

He rallied residents of Pader to support the initiative, noting that it aligns with global efforts under the United Nations framework to make the world greener by 2031.

Akena acknowledged that challenges facing the district may not be resolved immediately but assured residents of his commitment to serve and work collaboratively for sustainable development.

Meanwhile, Beatrice Ayenyo, the female councillor representing Pader Town Council, said voters had chosen the right leader to renew the district. She described Akena as a listener who values community input, citing his past leadership record.

Ayenyo, who went unopposed for a second term, expressed optimism about unity among councillors, emphasizing that effective leadership depends on listening and accepting correction.

In the election held on Thursday 23, January 2026, Akena secured 20,779 votes, defeating four other candidates: Rtd. Col. Fearless Obwoya Oyat (IND) with 4,895 votes, Dickson Ojok (DF) with 6,977 votes, Benard Onen Okeny (UPC) with 866 votes, and Godfrey Oringa Largo (IND) with 4,373 votes.