Soroti, Uganda | NRM parliamentary candidate for Soroti City West, David Calvin Echodu, has called on residents to prioritize leadership that brings tangible development over partisan loyalty, saying Soroti’s future hinges on effective governance.
Speaking at campaign rallies in Oderai and Majengo wards, Echodu highlighted the city’s persistent challenges, including poor roads, insecurity, and uncollected garbage, as evidence of leadership that has failed to meet residents’ needs.
“Soroti City deserves leaders who act, not those who talk. Our infrastructure, security, and sanitation are clear signs that residents have been underserved for too long,” he said.
Echodu criticized his main rival, Jonathan Ebwalu of the opposition Forum for Democratic Change (FDC), accusing him of decades-long failure to deliver development despite his party’s entrenched presence in the area.
“If we continue voting for the same faces, nothing will change. Soroti needs leaders with vision and the ability to implement projects that improve livelihoods,” Echodu said.
The candidate outlined his agenda, which includes road rehabilitation, enhanced urban security, improved waste management, youth empowerment initiatives, and stronger collaboration between city leadership and central government.
He urged residents to reject election-related violence, emphasizing that peaceful voting is essential for democracy.
Soroti City Resident City Commissioner, John Michael Okurut, expressed full confidence in Echodu’s leadership, praising his interventions in education, health, and social services as evidence of his commitment to community development.
Deputy RCC for Soroti City West, James Small Chemitai, also addressed supporters, arguing that the city’s opposition-controlled areas have suffered stagnation and urging voters to “liberate Soroti City from underdevelopment.”
Opio Enock, NRM Chairperson for Soroti City West, encouraged party supporters to campaign on development issues, warning against provocation and emphasizing the need for unity.
Soroti City West is emerging as a key battleground, with NRM seeking to reclaim lost ground and opposition leaders working to maintain their urban influence.
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