By Haron Okwir and Geoffrey Odongo
Otuke, Uganda | Political heavyweight and Otuke East MP, Julius Acon Bua, delivered a commanding victory in the just-concluded NRM District Chairperson elections, leaving his challengers including former LCV Chairperson John Bosco Odongo Obote in the dust.
Acon secured a landslide 272 votes, outclassing Ojok Arusa Daniel who garnered 82 votes, and Obote, who trailed far behind with just 56 votes.
The outcome sent waves of excitement through Otuke Town Council, where jubilant party loyalists took to the streets in celebration.
Odongo Obote, once a prominent district leader, was noticeably absent at the tally center as results came in.
Observers say he quietly exited the scene, avoiding the media and supporters a sharp contrast to the public enthusiasm surrounding Acon’s triumph.
The peaceful elections drew participation from NRM delegates across Otuke’s sub-counties and town councils.
The victory is widely seen as a reaffirmation of Acon’s popularity and trust among the grassroots, bolstered by his strong development record and unifying leadership style.
In the race for Vice Chairperson, Dickens Okello Erick, Mayor of Okwang Town Council, was elected with 234 votes, promising firm support and strategic oversight for the party’s agenda.
Simon Obong Opio, Local Council III Chairperson of Adwari Sub-county, took the General Secretary seat and pledged to lead aggressive mobilisation drives across the district.
Media personality Eddy Okwir, also known as Aruba Wod Moo Yao and a presenter at Waa FM, reclaimed his position as Publicity Secretary, emphasizing the need to push NRM support to a record-breaking 98% in the 2026 general elections.
He pointed to improved structures and grassroots coordination as key pillars for success.
Otuke District Registrar Boniface Ouni described the election as exceptionally peaceful, noting zero incidents of violence or petitions filed.
Acon is expected to further solidify the NRM’s base in Otuke, intensify mobilisation ahead of 2026, and extend service delivery deeper into rural communities.
Meanwhile, Odongo Obote’s political miscalculation challenging a figure of Acon’s magnitude has only served to highlight the MP’s unshaken grip on local politics.
