Oyam, Uganda | The Uganda People’s Congress (UPC) has moved to dispel growing speculation surrounding the candidature of Hon. Santa Alum for the Oyam North parliamentary seat, affirming that she remains a valid and active contestant despite reports alleging an imminent cancellation of her nomination.
Speaking to the press, Chris Ongom, Alum’s campaign manager categorically dismissed the allegations, describing them as misleading and unfounded.
He clarified that Hon. Santa Alum is currently in Kampala, where she is formally to respond to matters presented before the Electoral Commission.
Ongom emphasized that the Commission is still handling the petition and that no decision has been taken to nullify her candidature as yet.
Ongom further disclosed that the petition was lodged by Mr. Oyuku, the National Resistance Movement (NRM) chairperson for Abok Sub-county, who petitioned the Electoral Commission seeking the cancellation of Alum’s nomination.
He, however, urged calm among UPC supporters and the wider electorate, assuring them that due process is being followed.
“We call upon our supporters to remain steadfast, calm, and united as the Electoral Commission carries out its mandate,” Ongom said.
He advised Mr. Oyuku to instead concentrate on guiding and organizing his own party’s candidate rather than interfering with UPC’s internal political processes.
Highlighting Hon. Santa Alum’s development record, Ongom pointed to tangible achievements realized under her leadership, including the increase in Health Centre IIIs from three to seventeen, the upgrading of Health Centre IVs to general hospitals, and her strategic vision to lobby for the creation of Aber District, a move he said would unlock multiple administrative and economic opportunities for the region.
He also cited proposed infrastructure projects such as the rehabilitation of the railway line from Otwal through Abok, and the planned inclusion of the Corner Aboke–Bobi road in the national procurement framework.
Adding to the call for unity, CP Otine, the Councilor for Aleka Sub-county and Treasurer of UPC in Oyam District, appealed for cooperation beyond party lines.
He encouraged supporters from other political affiliations to rally behind Hon. Alum, emphasizing unity, tolerance, and collective progress.
Otine described Alum as the only candidate with a bold, practical, and people-centered development vision for Oyam.
Meanwhile, Brian Ogutu, also a councilor, expressed strong confidence in UPC’s electoral prospects in Oyam North.
He assured supporters not only of victory but of significantly increasing the party’s winning margin.
Ogutu called for continued peace and unity, virtues he noted have consistently been embodied by Hon. Santa Alum throughout her political career.
Alum’s campaign leaders concluded by reaffirming their commitment to peaceful engagement, institutional respect, and development-oriented leadership as they await the Electoral Commission’s final guidance on the matter.
