{"id":104632,"date":"2025-07-16T16:00:20","date_gmt":"2025-07-16T16:00:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/uganda\/all-news\/acoms-grassroots-wave-challenges-adoa-in-serere"},"modified":"2025-07-16T16:32:34","modified_gmt":"2025-07-16T16:32:34","slug":"acoms-grassroots-wave-challenges-adoa-in-serere","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/uganda\/all-news\/acoms-grassroots-wave-challenges-adoa-in-serere","title":{"rendered":"Acom&#8217;S Grassroots Wave Challenges Adoa in Serere"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Uganda. <\/strong><\/span><b>As the National Resistance Movement (NRM) primaries draw closer, Serere District finds itself at a political crossroads.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The contest for the Woman Member of Parliament flag bearer has taken center stage, stirring passionate debate, heightened mobilization, and renewed scrutiny of the district\u2019s longstanding development challenges.<\/p>\n<p>At the heart of the race are two formidable women: the incumbent State Minister for Fisheries, Hellen Adoa, and rising political newcomer Esther Lucy Acom.<\/p>\n<p>Both present contrasting visions of leadership\u2014experience versus fresh energy\u2014and their contest has sparked deep reflection among voters.<\/p>\n<p>Serere, a district heavily reliant on agriculture and fishing, continues to struggle with poor road infrastructure, under-resourced health facilities, and restrictive fishing policies.<\/p>\n<p>Many residents feel these challenges have gone unaddressed for too long and are using this campaign season to voice growing frustration.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cEvery rainy season, we are cut off from markets. Women in labor are carried on wheelbarrows because there are no ambulances or passable roads,\u201d said Betty Amongin, a market vendor in Kateta.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe need action, not just promises.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Hellen Adoa, now in her second term and holding a national ministerial post, argues that progress requires patience and consistency.<\/p>\n<p>She says her tenure has brought government programs to Serere, particularly in fisheries, youth empowerment, and women\u2019s development.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019ve been a voice for Serere in Cabinet. My work has always focused on policy and bringing national attention to our local challenges,\u201d Adoa told supporters in Bugondo.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are making strides, but we need continuity to finish what we started.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Her supporters echo that view, pointing to her access to national networks and policies implemented under her watch.<\/p>\n<p>But the entry of Esther Lucy Acom has injected fresh energy into the race, especially among the youth and grassroots communities.<\/p>\n<p>Acom, a development activist and educationist, is running as a people-first candidate focused on service delivery and restoring trust in leadership.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m not here to fight anyone. I\u2019m here to fight poverty, poor roads, and broken health systems,\u201d Acom said during a rally in Agurur.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOur people deserve more. We cannot normalize suffering.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Acom has built her campaign on community engagement, regularly walking door-to-door and holding public consultations to listen directly to residents.<\/p>\n<p>Her emphasis on inclusiveness, integrity, and practical service delivery has drawn large crowds in areas like Kyere, Labor, and Kadungulu.<\/p>\n<p>Political observers say the sharp contrast between Adoa\u2019s national policy experience and Acom\u2019s grassroots presence is shaping up to be a defining dynamic in the primaries.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis election will test whether Serere wants to continue with established leadership or embrace a fresh voice,\u201d said Dr. Patrick Ebiau, a political analyst.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBoth candidates bring strengths\u2014Adoa with policy influence, and Acom with on-the-ground credibility.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Still, not all voters believe change lies in a new face.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cPolitics is not just about talking nicely at rallies,\u201d said Charles Otim, a fisherman in Kagwara. \u201cYou need networks and access to government. Adoa already has that.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Yet for others, the mood is shifting toward change.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019ve waited too long. Maybe it\u2019s time to give someone else a chance,\u201d said Annet Edeke, a youth leader in Pingire.<\/p>\n<p>As the NRM primaries approach, the atmosphere in Serere is tense but hopeful. What\u2019s clear is that voters are more aware, more assertive, and more determined to make their voices count.<\/p>\n<p>The real contest may not just be between Adoa and Acom, but between the status quo and the promise of change. Whether the people of Serere will prioritize experience or energy remains to be seen.<\/p>\n<p>What\u2019s certain is that the district is ready for leaders who listen, act, and deliver.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Uganda<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Uganda. 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