By Walter Okello
Kwania, Uganda | In a dramatic turn ahead of the upcoming parliamentary elections, several National Resistance Movement (NRM) leaders in Abongomola Subcounty have publicly declared their support for independent candidate Awor Evaline Pule, citing her “clear and outstanding vision” to transform Kwania North Constituency.
The defections were announced during a well-attended rally organized by Awor at St. John Polling Station in Angule “A” Village.
Joe Odur, the NRM Secretary for Abany Iping Village, told the cheering crowd that after carefully comparing the manifestos of all candidates, Awor Evaline Pule’s agenda stood far above the rest.
“I have looked at what everyone is bringing to the table. Awor Evaline Pule’s vision is outstanding. She is approachable and her plans touch even the least person in the village,” Odur said. “That is why, on polling day, my vote and the votes of many others here will go to Awor Evaline Pule.”
Odur expressed deep frustration with the incumbent Member of Parliament, saying that for the past five years, the current representative has been largely absent and has failed to address the numerous challenges facing the constituency.
“To my disappointment, in the last five years I have never heard the current MP present anything that directly affects the people of Kwania North, yet we are going through a lot of hardship,” he added.
Haron Odur, Chairperson of the NRM Youth League for Teior Parish, echoed the same sentiment, accusing official NRM candidates of being “reluctant” to tackle the pressing issues in the area while still expecting votes to “champion development.
“ The NRM candidates are so reluctant to address the real challenges we face here in Kwania North, yet they demand a lot from us in the name of development,” Haron Odur said.
He urged residents of Abongomola to rally behind Awor Evaline Pule, saying, “My people of Abongomola, let us come together and give her massive support so she can solve our problems.”
Awor Pledges Inclusive Development Without Partisan Barriers Responding to the endorsements, Awor Evaline Pule thanked the NRM leaders and the community for their trust, reaffirming her commitment to deliver development to the grassroots regardless of political affiliation.
“I am not against any political party. Even if I run as an independent, I will work without any portfolio to ensure that development reaches the grassroots and benefits every person in Kwania North,” Awor told the rally.
She outlined her vision of inclusive growth, focusing on education, health, roads, water, and agricultural support issues she says have been neglected for too long.