DOKOLO
In a resolute endorsement of the ruling party, Dokolo South Member of Parliament, Felix Okot Ogong, has called upon Ugandans to continue supporting the National Resistance Movement (NRM) government to consolidate and build upon what he describes as significant national achievements.
The legislator’s remarks position the NRM as the only entity with a clear and actionable vision for Uganda’s future, contrasting it with an opposition he claims lacks a definitive development agenda.
Speaking to constituents and party faithful, Hon. Okot asserted that the NRM government, under the leadership of President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, has delivered tangible progress across multiple sectors.
“We have registered significant achievements in Uganda, but this is a journey, and there is more to do,” Okot stated. “The foundations have been laid, and it is only logical that we allow the same team, with proven experience, to continue steering the vehicle of development.”
The MP cited a range of sectors where he believes the government has excelled. He highlighted the ongoing infrastructure development, particularly road networks, improvements in the justice system, strategic regional development initiatives with neighbouring countries, and advancements in the health sector as key indicators of the NRM’s successful governance.
In a message that seemed to transcend typical party lines, Okot urged voters to look beyond partisan allegiance when casting their ballots.
“Our people should desist from voting for mere party colours,” he advised. “Instead, we must rally behind individuals and a party with a demonstrable vision. We have seen that vision in President Museveni and the NRM’s long-term development strategy.”
Okot’s public appeal comes on the heels of a significant political shift in the Lango sub-region. Just last week, hundreds of members from opposition parties, including the Uganda Peoples Congress (UPC), the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC), and the National Unity Platform (NUP), officially crossed to the NRM.
According to reports from the event, many of the defectors expressed disillusionment, stating they had initially believed the opposition held a clear agenda for development but later found it lacking in comparison to the NRM’s track record.
Echoing the sentiments of the new converts, the Dokolo South legislator credited the government for fostering an environment conducive to economic growth. He pointed to the expansion of the industrial sector as a crowning achievement.
“The evidence of progress is undeniable. Industrialization has greatly improved in Uganda, with over 7,000 industries, both small and large, now operating across the country,” Okot said. “This translates to jobs, economic growth, and a better quality of life for our citizens. It is this kind of tangible development that wins the hearts of the people.”
The MP’s statement is seen as a strategic move to solidify the NRM’s support base in the region ahead of future electoral cycles, framing the upcoming political choices as a binary between continued development under a known quantity or an uncertain future with the opposition
