Soroti, Uganda | Vice President Jessica Alupo has urged National Resistance Movement supporters in Soroti City to rally behind party flag bearers, saying party loyalty and strong grassroots mobilisation are key to reclaiming the city from the opposition.
Addressing an NRM campaign rally at Nakatunya Primary School in Soroti City West, Alupo said Soroti remains politically significant to both the Teso sub-region and the ruling party, arguing that its leadership should align with government to unlock development opportunities.
She singled out David Calvin Echodu, the NRM flag bearer for Soroti City West, citing his loyalty to the party and his recent win in the party’s Central Executive Committee elections as evidence of his growing influence.
Alupo recalled Echodu’s support during her nomination in Katakwi, saying such commitment reflects the values the NRM seeks to promote among its leaders.
She told supporters that internal party strength and unity were critical as the elections draw closer, urging them to mobilise at grassroots level and persuade undecided voters to back the ruling party.
Alupo said Soroti City, as a growing urban centre, requires leaders who can effectively engage central government and advocate for investment, employment and service delivery.
She cautioned against what she described as politics of division, particularly among the youth, and instead called for peaceful campaigns focused on policy and development.
In his remarks, Echodu said the Vice President’s visit had reinforced confidence among NRM supporters and energised his campaign.
He said his focus is on economic growth and positioning Soroti as a hub for investment.
NRM flag bearer for Soroti City East, Isaac Orego, said the Vice President’s engagement with party supporters sent a strong signal of backing from the national leadership.
Soroti City West is currently represented in Parliament by Jonathan Ebwalu of the Forum for Democratic Change, while the Soroti City Woman seat is held by Independent legislator Joan Alobo.
The Soroti City East seat is vacant following Herbert Edmund Ariko’s decision to contest in Gweri County.
Alupo urged residents to maintain calm and cooperate with security agencies as political activities intensify ahead of the elections.
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