By Our Reporter

The National Resistance Movement (NRM) Vice Chairperson for Eastern Uganda, David Calvin Ecodu, has called for unity and a development-focused agenda as he rallied support for Dakabela NRM parliamentary flag bearer, Peter Edeku Edopu, during campaign activities in the Teso sub-region.

Addressing supporters at Adamasiko Primary School, Ecodu underscored the importance of leaders championing strategies aimed at empowering communities to overcome poverty. He said the region’s progress depends on electing leaders with the capacity to effectively lobby for development projects from both government and non-governmental organizations to complement existing government interventions.

Ecodu noted that such leadership is critical in addressing persistent socio-economic challenges in Teso, adding that unity among communities remains a key pillar for sustainable development. He urged voters to prioritize competence and a shared development vision when choosing their leaders.

During the same campaign event, Peter Edeku Edopu outlined his development agenda, which he said focuses on transforming livelihoods through community empowerment initiatives. He highlighted plans to strengthen savings groups, improve road infrastructure, support the construction of houses of worship, and enhance service delivery in the education and health sectors if elected to represent Dakabela County in the 12th Parliament of Uganda.

Edeku emphasized that inclusive development and improved access to social services would be central to his leadership, noting that grassroots economic empowerment remains vital for long-term progress in the constituency.

NRM mobilization coordinator for Soroti District, Moses Eriau, also addressed the gathering, urging communities across Teso to rally behind the NRM flag bearer. He said backing the ruling party candidate would enhance the region’s lobbying power with central government, thereby increasing opportunities for development support.

Meanwhile, Katine Sub-county Chairperson Moses Emugu Eroju cautioned politicians against campaigning along tribal lines, warning that such approaches undermine unity and social cohesion. He called on leaders and voters alike to reject divisive politics and instead embrace issue-based campaigns that promote peace and collective development within the community.