Soroti, Uganda | David Calvin Echodu, the NRM Vice Chairman for Eastern Uganda, has been nominated as the party’s flagbearer for Soroti West Division in the 2026–2031 parliamentary elections.
The nomination took place at 11:30 a.m. at the Electoral Commission offices in Senior Quarters, Soroti City, presided over by Mr. John Olinga Gonzaga, the Returning Officer for Soroti City.
After his nomination, Echodu said his campaign will focus on uniting NRM supporters and delivering practical solutions to the people of Soroti West.
He said his “new energy” message represents a shift from politics of words to politics of action, stressing that the constituency needs results-oriented leadership.
Echodu noted that Parliament is not about shouting or making noise but about providing direction, planning, and effective representation.
He said Soroti West has for long been represented by leaders who talk more than they deliver, and his goal is to change that.
He expressed confidence that NRM will reclaim Soroti City, saying the party is strong but has suffered from internal divisions.
He added that unity and proper mobilization are key to restoring the party’s dominance.
Echodu cited examples of NRM candidates, including the city mayor and himself, who were nominated unopposed, describing it as a sign of growing confidence in the party.
He said NRM has the numbers in Soroti City and called on supporters to stay united and focused ahead of the 2026 elections.
Echodu said the election is not just about winning a parliamentary seat but about rebuilding NRM structures and changing the political direction of Soroti City.
Supporters turned up in large numbers to celebrate his nomination, marking what Echodu described as the start of a new, energized campaign aimed at uniting the city and delivering development for the people of Teso.