Kampala, Uganda | Dr. Anna Grace Lalam, who came second in the recent National Resistance Movement (NRM) primaries for Dokolo District Woman Member of Parliament, has officially crossed to the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) party.
The primaries, held in July 2025, were reportedly marred by irregularities and heavy financial influence.
Speaking to Dokolo Post after her unveiling at FDC headquarters in Kampala, Dr. Lalam expressed frustration with the NRM internal electoral process, stating that the party favors candidates with substantial financial resources, making it difficult for those without money to secure the party flag.
She alleged that her opponent and declared NRM winner, Janet Adongo Elau, was facilitated by Felix Okot Ogong, who distributed hoes and UGX 10,000 each to sway voters in favor of Adongo Elau.
She further claimed that some registrars were bribed and results were manipulated to favor her opponent.
Dr. Lalam explained that she did not pursue a petition through the NRM as guided by party procedures because ongoing tribunal hearings rarely overturn the victories of declared winners.
She also cited the late Woman MP, Imat Cecilia Atim Ogwal, a respected FDC leader who served Dokolo District effectively, as another reason for her move to the opposition party.
She urged voters to remain calm and exercise their democratic rights, emphasizing the importance of voting for capable leaders regardless of political party affiliation.
Efforts to reach Janet Adongo Elau and Felix Okot Ogong for comment were unsuccessful at the time of publication.
Dr. Lalam will now face a multi-party contest in the 2026 general election, including NRM’s Janet Adongo Elau, UPC’s Aguti Sarah, among other candidates.
