Serere, Uganda | Residents of Kadungulu Sub-county in Serere District have pledged a block vote for the State Minister for Fisheries and incumbent Woman Member of Parliament, Hellen Adoa, as she intensifies her campaign to retain the NRM flag ahead of the party primaries slated for July 17.
The commitment was made during a mobilization rally held on Saturday, where supporters, local leaders, and NRM cadres expressed their unified backing for the minister.
The event, which drew large crowds from across the sub-county, was marked by songs, chants, and declarations of loyalty to Adoa’s leadership.
During the gathering, Minister Adoa emphasized the importance of involving men in economic activities and called for increased male participation in savings and credit cooperative groups (SACCOs).
She noted that while women have made significant strides in income-generating ventures, many households remain constrained by the limited economic participation of men.
She pointed to the need for mindset change among men, stressing that household development could be accelerated if both genders are equally engaged in productive efforts.
The minister cited examples where women are increasingly leading in trade, farming, and business, while a significant portion of men remain unemployed or underutilized.
Adoa proposed expanding the reach of the Parish Development Model (PDM) to deliberately target men through tailored SACCOs and cooperative initiatives.
She stated that by encouraging savings culture and financial discipline among men, families across Serere could experience greater economic stability and resilience.
The Parish Development Model is a government initiative designed to uplift households into the money economy through structured savings groups at the parish level.
Adoa said harnessing this structure for male empowerment would be central to her agenda if reelected.
Community leaders at the event commended Adoa for her consistency and accessibility, saying she has effectively lobbied for roads, water, and agricultural support in the district.
NRM mobilisers described her as a trusted leader with a proven ability to deliver on government programs.
Local party leaders, including NRM chairpersons and women’s group representatives, formally declared their intention to rally all voters in Kadungulu behind Adoa.
They cited her track record in service delivery and her advocacy for both women and youth as key reasons for their endorsement.
Minister Adoa, in her address, thanked the people of Kadungulu for their unwavering support and called for a peaceful campaign period.
She urged voters to focus on track records and leadership capacity rather than political rhetoric. She also cautioned residents against being swayed by unfulfilled promises from rival camps.
The event in Kadungulu is part of an ongoing series of consultative meetings and community engagements across Serere District as Adoa seeks a fresh mandate to represent the district in Parliament.
She is facing competition from Esther Lucy Acom and Florence Iyogil in what observers expect to be a highly competitive NRM primary.
As the campaign enters its final stretch, Adoa’s team expressed confidence in the growing grassroots momentum, with youth and women’s mobilisers vowing to conduct door-to-door campaigns to ensure voter turnout in her favour.
The Kadungulu declaration marks a significant boost to Adoa’s campaign, reinforcing her base as she continues to engage voters across the district.