Dokolo, Uganda | Joseph Jones Ogwal has been officially nominated as the National Resistance Movement (NRM) flagbearer for Dokolo North County ahead of the 2026–2031 parliamentary elections, with party leaders describing his selection as a strategic move to fast-track development and restore effective representation in the constituency.
His nomination was conducted by Electoral Commission Returning Officer Moses Otim at 10:00 AM.
The bid was proposed by NRM District Chairperson Geoffrey Opio Ekong and seconded by Bata Town Council LCIII Chairperson Rashid Eton.
At a post-nomination rally held at Amwoma Market, Geoffrey Opio Ekong informed the public that President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni had recently presented party flags to three parliamentary flagbearers in Dokolo District, Joseph Jones Ogwal for Dokolo North, Janet Adongo Elau for the District Woman MP seat, and Felix Okot Ogong for Dokolo South.
Opio Ekong said this gesture signalled that these are the candidates the President believed are best positioned to work with him in delivering government programmes to the district.
He stated that the NRM district leadership upheld principles against corruption, human rights violations, and the use of vulgarity in politics, and he urged members of other political affiliations to cooperate with the ruling party in promoting development.
Opio Ekong noted that the people of Dokolo North had, in the previous election, voted a leader who did not prioritise constituents’ needs, leading to underdevelopment.
He expressed confidence that Ogwal would deliver tangible results due to his academic credentials and leadership capabilities.
In his address to supporters, Joseph Jones Ogwal expressed gratitude to the NRM leadership and his campaign coordinators.
He said he intends to work closely with councillors at all levels and the District Chairperson to ensure efficient implementation of government projects.
Ogwal indicated that his manifesto would focus on expanding infrastructure and improving road networks, promoting household income and wealth creation programmes, training medical professionals from within the constituency, including five doctors and 30 nurses, offering scholarships for students, establishing adult and youth learning centres, enhancing education and economic empowerment for women’s groups, enacting a customary land governance framework to be administered by clan leaders.
He said his nomination marked the beginning of a commitment not only to fulfil his own manifesto but also to advance the development agenda of President Museveni.
Bata Town Council LCIII Chairperson Rashid Eton urged NRM members to focus on unity and long-term development goals.
He said Dokolo North had experienced five years of ineffective representation and stressed the need for voters to support Ogwal to restore progress.
Earlier in the day, NRM Woman MP flagbearer Janet Adongo Elau reminded voters to choose leaders with integrity and empathy, saying she had a deep commitment to addressing the needs of the people of Dokolo once elected.
Massive crowds from all eight subcounties of Dokolo North, including Amwoma, Bata, Agwata, Okwalongwen, and Adok, among others, gathered in Dokolo Town and Amwoma Market in celebration of Joseph Jones Ogwal nomination.
Supporters were seen waving party flags and showing strong enthusiasm for the party’s parliamentary candidate.
Nomination of parliamentary candidates in Dokolo and other districts in Uganda will conclude on Thursday, 23 October 2025, with candidates from other political parties and independents also expected to be confirmed.