Obua urges people of Ajuri to embrace wealth-creation programs

By Patrick Okino

Government Chief Whip and National Resistance Movement (NRM) flag-bearer for Ajuri County, MP Denis Hamson Obua, has called on residents to fully embrace government wealth-creation programs aimed at reducing household poverty.

While campaigning in Ober, Yikwii, Alongo and Agony, Obua—who also serves as the NRM vice chairperson for Northern Uganda—reaffirmed the party’s commitment to safeguarding the social and economic gains achieved under its leadership.

Obua urged communities to take advantage of government initiatives such as the Parish Development Model (PDM) and Emyooga, saying they are key to improving livelihoods and driving the rural population into the money economy.

“These achievements are not accidental. They are the foundation upon which many households have been lifted from poverty and empowered to join the money economy,” he said.

He encouraged the people of Ajuri County to continue supporting government programs and to vote for President Yoweri Museveni and all NRM flag-bearers in the upcoming elections scheduled for January 15, 2026.

Ajuri County— split from Moroto County—comprises six sub-counties and one town council, including Amugu, Omoro, Amugu Town Council, Adwir, Angetta, Abako, and Awei.

Obua is contesting with four challengers, Fred Jalameso of Uganda People`s Congress, EmmanuelOngom Okwel of Forum for Democratic Change, Jasper Molo (Independent) and Steven Onara Anyeko (Independent).

Leaders across Ajuri County have urged elected representatives to address longstanding issues affecting communities, especially in infrastructure, health, education, and access to clean water.

Issues pressing communities

The LC3 chairperson of Omoro Sub-county, Isaac Apenyo, said poor road conditions remain the biggest challenge.

“Let them prioritize rehabilitation of roads. When roads are good, people can access markets, health services, and children can go to school,” he said.

He also called for renovation of dilapidated school structures, recruitment of more teachers, better salaries to motivate staff.

Apenyo emphasized the need for upgrading health facilities and restocking them with essential medicines. He further urged the government to increase access to clean and safe water, saying many villages still rely on unsafe wells.

The LC3 chairperson of Adwir Sub-county, Francis Ogwang Abwang, echoed similar concerns, noting frequent drug stockouts at the only health facility in Adwir.

“People come back very disappointed when they find no drugs, and many cannot afford to buy from private drug shops,” Ogwang said.

Ogwang also highlighted the shortage of female teachers in rural schools, which he said contributes to high dropout rates among girls and increased cases of early pregnancy.

He appealed to the Alebtong District Local Government to prioritize the deployment of more female teachers to rural schools to support girl-child education.