Lira, Uganda | The Won Nyaci of Lango, Eng. Dr. Michael Moses Odongo Okune, has called on cultural and religious leaders in the sub-region to support and comfort communities following the recently concluded elections, warning against post-election tensions.
In a congratulatory message issued to election winners, Dr. Odongo Okune said their victory reflected the confidence and trust voters had placed in them, urging leaders to govern with humility and responsibility.
He emphasized that elections should promote hope, maturity and unity rather than division, hatred and violence.
The Lango cultural leader cautioned political actors against inciting unrest, stressing that voting remains the only legitimate and peaceful means of choosing leaders in a democratic society.
He appealed to residents to embrace reconciliation and forgiveness, and to reject acts of violence, intimidation and hate speech that could undermine peace in the region.
Quoting former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill’s words — “Be magnanimous in victory and gracious in defeat” — Dr. Odongo Okune urged contestants and their supporters to accept election outcomes peacefully for the greater good of Lango.
He warned that poorly managed victories can breed arrogance and instability, while unresolved electoral losses may inflict long-term social harm within communities.
The Won Nyaci also commended the people of Lango for overwhelmingly supporting President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, who secured 84.48 percent of the vote in the sub-region.
He encouraged elected leaders to engage government institutions proactively to ensure that the region’s political support translates into tangible socio-economic development.
Dr. Odongo Okune further praised security agencies for maintaining law and order throughout the electoral process, and lauded media practitioners for what he described as professional and accurate reporting during the polls.
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