Lira, Uganda | The Won Nyaci of Lango, Eng. Dr. Michael Moses Odongo Okune, has called on security agencies, political leaders and all stakeholders in the Lango subregion to uphold peace and stability ahead of Uganda’s general elections, warning that election-related violence could undermine democracy and endanger lives and property.
In a message shared with the media, Dr. Odongo Okune emphasised the need for law and order before, during, and after the elections, noting that peaceful electoral processes are critical for democratic governance and sustainable development in the region.
He urged security agencies to act professionally and remain neutral, saying their primary responsibility is to protect citizens and property while preventing violence, intimidation, and political unrest.
The cultural leader cautioned that any form of election violence would have serious consequences on public safety and could interfere with the constitutional right of citizens to freely and fairly choose their leaders.
Dr. Odongo Okune also appealed to political actors to restrain their supporters from using violence to suppress opponents, urging that Lango should serve as an example of a violence-free region throughout the electoral period.
He said elections are temporary and should not be used to create lasting divisions among communities, adding that leaders should unite after the polls to advance Lango’s development agenda, including improving education and health services and promoting socio-economic transformation.
The Won Nyaci further highlighted the need to align with President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni’s guidance on poverty eradication, particularly through the four-acre agricultural model.
He called on security organs deployed during the elections to work closely with cultural and religious leaders to ensure peaceful polls across the Lango subregion without harming local communities.
Meanwhile, the Prime Minister of Lango, Prof. Willy Okullo echoed similar sentiments, urging the Lango community to exercise discipline and avoid conflict and destructive behaviour that could undermine development and social harmony.
Addressing the media at the Lango Cultural Centre, Prof. Okullo said that after the elections, all Lango sons and daughters, regardless of political competition, should put aside differences and work together to address shared challenges and promote development in the region.
He emphasised that unity and cooperation with the government remain key pillars for progress in Lango.
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