Oyam District PAS Urges Minakulu Sub county Councillors to embrace unity and Development

30 May 2026, 8:08 am

By Eman Yonah Oruk

The Principal Assistant Secretary of Oyam District, Clemente Otim, has called upon councillors of Minakulu Sub County to put aside unnecessary conflicts and focus on unity and development for the benefit of the people who entrusted them with leadership.

His remarks came during the swearing-in ceremony at Minakulu Sub County, following tensions between the councillor for Adel Parish and LC3 Chairperson Simon Ayela over executive appointments.

Otim reminded the councillors that their mandate is to serve their communities by lobbying for resources regardless of political affiliation, whether UPC, NUP, or NRM. He emphasized the importance of capacity building, noting that many local councillors have limited knowledge of national priorities such as road construction, and therefore require training in budgeting and local government operations.

He urged both the councillor from Adel Parish and the LC3 chairperson to work together for the good of Minakulu Sub County, stressing that voters expect service delivery, not divisionism.

Innocent Ogwang, the male LC5 councillor representing Minakulu to Oyam District, cautioned leaders against favoritism, warning that resource imbalance would erode community trust.

Monica Okoi, the female LC5 councillor, encouraged councillors to prioritize love and unity in tackling challenges in education and health, warning that internal fights could split the council into factions. She appealed to both the chairman and speaker to unite councillors across party lines, emphasizing that this is a time for work, not politics.

Sharon Aceng, the female youth councillor and newly elected chairperson of the General Purpose Committee, echoed calls for unity but expressed concern that Adel Parish had been excluded from appointments. While acknowledging that the chairman holds authority, she urged him to treat all parishes equally, reminding leaders that the people who voted them expect fair service delivery.

Meanwhile, LC3 Chairperson Simon Ayela announced his team of secretaries as follows:

• Vice Chairperson – Anaco Judith
• Finance, Planning, and Administration – Egole Stephin
• Health, Education, and Community-Based Services – Akidi Christine
• Works, Technical Services, Production, Marketing, and Natural Resources– Akello Lucy

The ceremony concluded with a strong appeal for unity, inclusiveness, and commitment to development, as leaders pledged to serve the people of Minakulu Sub County with fairness and dedication.