MOSES OPITO PROMISES TANGIBLE SOLUTIONS FOR SERVICE DELIVERY IN OYAM SOUTH

Moses Opito during a consultative meeting in Alidi Parish recently.
 
By Ambrose Okai
 
Oyam
 
The race for the National Resistance Movement (NRM) flag in Oyam South County's 2026 General Elections is heating up, with over eight aspirants declaring their interest to contest in the party primaries.
 
Among the notable contenders are Patrick Ogwang Obura, Nommy Otyeno, Eng. Robert Ogwara, Denis Okello, Ojok Oyite, and the most recent entrant, Moses Opito.
 
These aspirants are actively conducting consultative meetings across villages, engaging with communities and addressing their concerns.

Oyam South is made up of several administrative areas, including Loro Sub-County and Loro Town Council, Aber Sub-County, Minakulu Sub-County and Minakulu Town Council, Kamdini Sub-County and Kamdini Town Council, as well as Myene Sub-County. It's a diverse region with a mix of rural and urban communities shaping its identity.

Community Concerns

In one such meeting held in Amido village, Alidi parish, Moses Opito interacted with residents and listened to pressing issues affecting service delivery in the area.

Key concerns raised by the community included poor road infrastructure, widespread poverty, poor performance in Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE), lack of clean drinking water, and inadequate health facilities.

Rose Apok, a resident of Amido village, said that the community desires for leadership that genuinely addresses their concerns and aspirations in the upcoming 2026 elections.
 
She said, "the people of Amido have spoken loud and clear—bad roads, poverty, poor education outcomes, and lack of clean water and health facilities are holding us back. These issues demand immediate action,"Apok said.

Responses

Opito pledged to collaborate with both local and international buddies to provide fruit and timber tree seedlings to community members.

Additionally, he committed to helping public institutions secure land titles and drilling boreholes to address the critical need for clean water.

"I will work tirelessly to bring change, starting with providing fruit and timber tree seedlings, securing land titles for public institutions, and drilling boreholes to ensure clean water for all,"Opito pledged.

Opito said that his leadership would focus on the welfare of the voters, citing past leadership failures where personal interests were prioritized over public good. "Oyam South has suffered for too long under leaders who prioritize personal interests over the welfare of voters. It's time for genuine representation that puts the community first,"Opito said.

Meanwhile, Tom Ojede, the NRM Party Chairperson of Loro, has called for unity among the candidates and urged them to embrace a politics of love and mutual respect as they compete for the party flag.

"As candidates vie for the NRM flag, let us embrace a politics of love and unity. Together, we can build a stronger future for Oyam South,"Ojede said.

This consultation and mobilization come at a time when the NRM election roadmap is set to kick off next month.
 
The process will begin with expressions of interest and nominations for local government positions in April and May, followed by internal elections for Special Interest Group (SIG) committees at various levels.
 
By June, the focus will shift to higher positions, with MPs, LC V Chairpersons, and City Mayors launching their campaigns. The elections for Members of Parliament and the President are scheduled for July.