Okwera Richard Ojara Retains Kitgum Municipality Mayoral Seat.
By Okello Patrick | NGUNAGULU.COM
Election Outcome Confirmed
Meanwhile, Okwera Richard Ojara retains the Kitgum Municipality mayoral seat after winning a fiercely contested election on Tuesday night.
Furthermore, the Electoral Commission declared him winner following results that confirmed another five-year leadership mandate for the municipality today officially.
Accordingly, Ojara, running as an Independent candidate, secured 4,625 votes representing 49.97 percent of total ballots cast in Kitgum Municipality.
Meanwhile, the victory earned him the 2026 to 2031 mandate amid intense political competition locally during the mayoral race period.
Breakdown of Results
Subsequently, results announced by Returning Officer Atim Betty Owot highlighted a closely fought three-way contest involving major political parties locally.
Meanwhile, Forum for Democratic Change candidate Oyoo Morish Santo finished second with 3,309 votes overall during the municipal elections held.
Similarly, National Resistance Movement flag bearer Raymond Ocan placed third after securing 788 votes according to official tally released later.
Meanwhile, remaining candidates shared minor votes, underscoring the competitive and fragmented political environment within Kitgum Municipality during elections this cycle.
Voter Turnout and Ballots
Notably, a total of 9,256 valid votes were recorded alongside rejected and spoiled ballots by the Electoral Commission officials present.
Furthermore, officials reported 121 rejected ballots and five spoiled papers, bringing counted ballots to 9,377 across all polling stations municipality-wide.
Consequently, voter turnout reflected strong participation, signaling sustained public interest in local governance affairs throughout the Kitgum Municipality electorate base.
Post-Election Reactions
Meanwhile, Ojara was confirmed winner after meeting all legal requirements set by electoral laws governing Uganda’s municipal leadership elections process.
Subsequently, speaking after victory, the mayor thanked voters and emphasized unity and confidence bestowed upon him during the acceptance address.
Furthermore, he pledged to prioritize service delivery, urban development, improved sanitation, and expanded youth employment programs across the municipality term.
Meanwhile, residents across Kitgum expressed mixed reactions, balancing hopes for continuity with calls accountability transparency and inclusive leadership going forward.
Looking Ahead
Similarly, supporters celebrated stability, while critics urged stronger oversight and equitable service delivery from municipal authorities during the new term.
Ultimately, Ojara begins his new term facing expectations to deliver tangible improvements for residents across infrastructure, sanitation, employment, and governance.
Finally, the election outcome reinforces Kitgum Municipality’s evolving democratic landscape ahead of future political contests within northern Uganda’s local politics.
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