Apac speaker vows to bridge gap between local leaders and government

10 November 2026, 5:04 pm

By Dickens Aruca

The Speaker of Apac District Council, Oscar Ogwang, has pledged to strengthen communication between district council speakers across Uganda and the central government if elected to lead the Uganda District Council Speakers’ Association (UDICOSA).

Ogwang made the pledge during an exclusive interview with Radio Wa News Desk ahead of the association’s elections scheduled for Friday, 13 November 2026, in Tororo District.

He expressed concern over what he described as a longstanding communication gap within the association, saying challenges affecting district council speakers had not been adequately communicated to the central government for attention and possible intervention.

Ogwang said his leadership would prioritise establishing effective communication channels to enable district council speakers to collectively present their concerns and challenges to Parliament and other relevant government institutions.

He noted that stronger engagement with national leadership would give district council speakers a greater voice in matters affecting local governments while improving their ability to fulfil their responsibilities.

“Bridging the gaps between local leaders and the central government is my priority,” Ogwang said.

Ogwang expressed confidence that unity, effective leadership and improved coordination among district council speakers would strengthen UDICOSA’s representation at the national level.

He called on fellow speakers to support a leadership approach that ensures their concerns are heard, addressed and considered in government policies and decisions.