Kitgum district chairperson calls for peaceful elections

8 July 2025, 7:44 pm

By Otim Moses

The Kitgum District Chairperson, Mr Arwai Christopher Obol, has appealed to residents to maintain peace during the forthcoming party primaries and next year’s general elections.

Speaking during his weekly talk show on TEMBO FM on Tuesday morning, Mr Arwai referenced incidents of election-related violence in other parts of the country, where campaigns have turned deadly—resulting in loss of life, serious injuries, destruction of property, and the suspension of electoral activities.

He praised the people of Kitgum for their peaceful conduct in previous elections and encouraged them to uphold this reputation by attentively listening to all candidates’ manifestos and making informed choices on polling day.

Mr Arwai also raised concern over the increasing practice of luring voters with money, alcohol, salt, soap, and other small items during campaigns. He emphasised that such handouts can lead voters to make decisions they may come to regret over the next five years. He reminded the electorate that true leadership is built on trust, vision, and service—not short-term inducements.

As political tensions rise ahead of the party primaries and the 2026 general elections, stakeholders in Kitgum continue to call for issue-based campaigns and mature politics to prevent divisions within communities.