Lira, Uganda | The race for Erute South County has intensified after Ambassor Alex Lolo Abura, aspiring LC V councillor for Amach Town Council, officially quit the Uganda People’s Congress (UPC) citing internal party conflicts, pledging his support to parliamentary aspirant Sam Engola.
Addressing residents in Banya Parish, Abura said his departure was driven by UPC leaders who he accused of greed and blackmailing party members.
He urged constituents to back Engola, emphasizing performance and development over party loyalty.
“My priority is the community’s welfare. Engola has proven his commitment to development, and I urge my supporters to rally behind him,” Lolo Abura said.
Engola welcomed the endorsement, outlining his development-focused agenda.
He pledged scholarships for youth pursuing higher education, road rehabilitation, electricity installation from Bar to Wiodyek, and water projects.
So far, 20 boreholes have been drilled, with more planned in Agali, Amach, and Wiodyek. He also distributed maternal kits to 10 mothers, highlighting his focus on health and family welfare.
“Education, infrastructure, and access to basic services are central to progress in Erute South. Our youth deserve opportunities, and our communities deserve development,” Engola said.
Local leaders at the event underscored the need for accountable and results-oriented leadership.
Geoffrey Etwop urged residents to evaluate candidates on achievements rather than political parties, backing Engola as the candidate most capable of delivering tangible results.
Etwop also pledged to repair Banya Parish roads before 5 January 2026 and criticized the incumbent MP for a decade of limited progress.
Engineer Fred Apita added that Engola would advocate for the creation of Erute District in parliament, a move he said would bring administrative efficiency and boost local development.
The developments signal a shifting political landscape in Erute South, with voters increasingly focused on leadership performance, youth empowerment, and community development ahead of the 2026 elections.
