By James Alomu
In a sharp contrast to the chaotic scenes witnessed at Kololo Grounds last month, Soroti City has delivered a peaceful and well-organized National Resistance Movement (NRM) youth election, proving that discipline and unity can prevail when properly guided. The elections, which were part of the national process to elect youth leaders and representatives, including the National Youth Member of Parliament (MP), took place smoothly with no incidents reported.
President Yoweri Museveni had earlier halted the elections at Kolo Grounds due to the eruption of violence and confusion among delegates. In response, the party made the decision to decentralize the process, directing that elections be held separately in different districts and cities to ensure order and fairness. Soroti City stood out as a shining example of that approach.
Justine Okello, the NRM Election Officer for Soroti City, praised the peaceful conduct of the event. He confirmed that the elections were concluded successfully, with all protocols followed and no disruptions observed. "The election was peaceful and it ended well," he stated, highlighting the cooperation and maturity displayed by the youth delegates.
In the Eastern Youth MP race, Eonu Herbert secured a clear victory with 16 votes, while his competitors, Otaya Gabriel, Omaria Emmanuel, Tino Christin, and Hussein Ibra failed to register any votes. For the position of National Youth Chairperson, Tanga Collins received strong backing with 13 votes, while Brenda Kiconco received just one.
The elections in Soroti were part of a broader nationwide exercise involving regions such as Central, Northern, Western, Karamoja, and Kampala. The aim is to build strong national youth structures within the NRM, nurturing a new generation of political leaders aligned with the party's vision.
John Enomu, the NRM Chairperson for Soroti City, commended the youth for conducting themselves with discipline and integrity throughout the process. He thanked the delegates for their love for the party and for upholding its values during a critical democratic exercise. “The confusion and violence we saw in Kololo were nowhere near Soroti. Our youth have shown the country that it is possible to participate in politics peacefully and with purpose,” Enomu said.
The results from Soroti and other districts will now be compiled at the national level, after which the final winners will be announced. As the dust settles, Soroti City stands tall as a symbol of how the "Spirit of Kololo", once associated with disorder and disruption, was firmly rejected in favor of calm, credibility, and party unity.
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