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Two Lango district speakers eye UDICOSA leadership positions

10 November 2026, 8:26 am

Apac District Speaker Oscar Ogwang (left) and Lira District Speaker Moses Otim (right).

By Dickens Aruca

Two district speakers from the Lango sub-region have expressed interest in contesting for leadership positions in the Uganda District Council Speakers Association (UDICOSA).

The development was confirmed by Kenneth Owaa Omara, former chairperson of UDICOSA and former Dean of the Lango District Speakers Association, during an exclusive telephone interview with Radio Wa News Desk.

Owaa identified the candidates as Moses Otim, Speaker of Lira District Council, who is seeking the position of Vice-Chairperson, and Oscar Ogwang, Speaker of Apac District Council, who is vying for the position of Publicity Secretary.

He revealed that the two candidates were expected to travel to Tororo District to participate in the association’s elections scheduled for 13 November 2026.

According to Owaa, the Lango District Speakers Association was also expected to elect its new leaders during the gathering in Tororo.

When contacted for comment, Lira District Speaker Moses Otim confirmed his interest in the Vice-Chairperson position, saying his leadership would focus on bridging the gap between district council speakers and the central government.

Otim, who said he had served in local government councils for several years, added that, if elected, he would advocate for improved salaries and better welfare for district speakers.

Meanwhile, Apac District Speaker Oscar Ogwang said his leadership would prioritise strengthening unity between Lango district speakers and their counterparts from other regions to ensure that the sub-region was not left behind in development matters.

Ogwang called on all district speakers in Lango to unite and rally behind the two candidates to increase their chances of securing the respective positions.

The elections are expected to provide an opportunity for district speakers to choose leaders who will represent their interests and strengthen coordination between local government councils and the central government.