Dokolo, Uganda | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has pledged to tarmac the Dokolo–Amolatar road and strengthen development programmes in Lango Subregion as he addressed a large rally at Dokolo Technical School on Wednesday, 1 October 2025.
The National Resistance Movement (NRM) presidential flagbearer for the 2026–2031 elections outlined his government’s record since 1986, citing restored peace, improved security, expanded electrification, and major road projects such as the Soroti–Lira–Kamdini and Rwenkunye–Lira–Puranga roads.
He also promised upgrades to the Dokolo–Ochero–Amolatar, Lira–Alebtong–Otuke and Bobi–Loro roads, alongside an increase in Parish Development Model (PDM) funds to UGX 15 million per parish if re-elected.
Museveni urged residents to embrace commercial agriculture and the money economy, warning that poverty would persist if families rely solely on subsistence farming.
He gave the example of an engineer from Amolatar Okello who adopted his wealth creation message and now earns UGX 480 million annually.
He further warned that any misuse of PDM funds should lead to exposure and arrest.
The President encouraged communities to adopt fish farming instead of cultivating wetlands, saying it would provide a sustainable path to prosperity.
He also emphasised cattle restocking, noting that the system of giving each household five cattle had been endorsed by cultural leaders in Lango and Teso.
During the rally, Museveni formally handed the NRM flag to Joseph Jones Ogwal Omara (Dokolo North), Felix Okot Ogong (Dokolo South), James Otoo Apili (District Chairperson), and Janet Adongo Elau (District Woman MP).
Speaker of Parliament Anita Among, who accompanied the President, commended him for maintaining peace and rehabilitating roads such as Soroti–Lira–Kamdini.
She appealed to the people of Dokolo to vote overwhelmingly for Museveni in 2026.
Geoffrey Opio Ekong, the NRM Chairperson for Dokolo District, pledged to deliver more than 85% of the district’s votes to Museveni and NRM candidates.
Government Chief Whip and NRM Vice Chairperson for Northern Uganda, Denis Hamson Obua, said cultural leaders had already declared support for Museveni by handing him a shield symbolising unity.
He pointed to three campaign pillars, peace, development, and wealth creation, arguing that only Museveni could guarantee them.
He cited the defeat of insurgents and cattle rustlers in Lango, the establishment of Lira University, and ongoing projects such as Akii-Bua Stadium, Apac–Lira–Puranga road, and Soroti–Lira –Kamdini road.
Joseph Jones Ogwal Omara, the Dokolo North flagbearer, said education in the district is facing a serious challenge, with only 1% of 10 learners progressing beyond primary school, implying that rest of the learners needs vocational training to cater to those unable to reach higher institutions, alongside addressing teenage pregnancies and land rights issues.
He emphasised the importance of empowering cultural leaders to protect customary land and ensure vulnerable households secure titles.
Ogwal said Museveni’s manifesto is clear and achievable, adding that he is confident of winning Dokolo North and securing more than 90% of the presidential vote in the constituency.
Museveni launched his Lango campaign earlier in the day in Amolatar before heading to Dokolo.
His itinerary continues to Otuke and Alebtong on 2 October, Apac and Kwania on 3 October, Kole and Lira on 6 October, and Oyam District on 7 October before moving on to West Nile.
