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Africa-Press – Uganda. <\/strong><\/span>The race for Gogonyo County MP in Pallisa District continues to intensify with four heavyweights putting up a spirited fight to claim the sought-after seat.<\/p>\n

The seat fell vacant after the Court of Appeal ruled that the incumbent MP, Mr Derrick Orone, was irregularly elected following a petition by his rival Mr Issa Bantalib Taligola.<\/p>\n

The contest has been shaping up in the area as the election date, August 11, nears for the about 25,000 voters to decide on who will represent them.<\/p>\n

Among the aspirants include Mr Orone (National Resistance Movement), Mr Issa Bantalib Taligola (Ind), Mr Francis Mukula (Ind) and Mr Joseph Okoboi of National Unity Platform (NUP).<\/p>\n

Mr Orone was declared the area MP in the 2021 General Elections after he managed 6,314 votes while his main opponent, Mr Taligola, garnered 6,280.<\/p>\n

Mr Taligola, however, rejected the poll results and petitioned Mbale High Court on grounds that there was an excess of 16 polling stations and falsification of results.<\/p>\n

Mr Orone had replaced Mr Mukula who won the seat during the 2016 General Election.<\/p>\n

Formerly, Mr Mukula was the MP for Agule County before it was divided into two constituencies, Agule and Gogonyo counties, in 2017.<\/p>\n

Political analysts say although the race has attracted four aspirants, the battle is highly expected to be between Mr Orone and Mr Taligola.<\/p>\n

Mr Taligola, formerly served as the Pallisa chairperson and also the guild president of Makerere University.<\/p>\n

\u201cAny of the two, Mr Orone and Mr Taligola will at the end of the day clinch the seat,\u201d Mr James Kirya, a resident of Budaka Town Council, said.<\/p>\n

According to the roadmap released by the Electoral Commission chairperson, Justice Simon Byabakama, the nomination of candidates will be conducted on August 1 up to August 2 and campaign period will run from August 3 to August 9.<\/p>\n

Mr John Othieno, an opinion leader and a voter in the county, said the incumbent has to do more to retain the seat.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe incumbent needs to do much more grass root mobilisation. In 2016, he won with a difference of a few votes,\u201d Mr Othieno said.<\/p>\n

Mr Othieno, however, said the incumbent has the party advantage and resources.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe county has a strong NRM support, so voters tend to vote for the ruling party,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Mr Moses Okurut, an elder, said Mr Taligola has supported the county and district at large, especially during his reign as the chairperson.<\/p>\n

\u201cMr Orone and Taligola enjoy equal support though the latter is more known, especially in the rural areas,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Joseph Okoboi, NUP and Francis Mukula, Independent<\/p>\n

Area coverage<\/p>\n

The county has four sub-counties and these include Gogonyo, Apopong, Kaukura, and Obutete. It has 119 villages with 62 polling stations.<\/p>\n

Mr John Bosco Okello, the chairperson of Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) in Pallisa District, said people of Gogonyo want a person who will unite them, lobby for services and cause economic development.<\/p>\n

\u201cPeople need a committed leader who will drive them out of poverty,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Ms Janet Akello, a voter and a resident of Apopong Sub-county, said they will vote for someone who can ably speak on the floor of Parliament.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are tired of sending people who only claim to speak in committees,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

Mr Orone said he is the best candidate to represent the county, which he claims has lagged behind in terms of economic development.<\/p>\n

\u201cLeadership is all about serving people\u2019s interests. If I am reelected, I will continue with my work of transforming my county,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Mr Orone said he will embark on the extension of electricity in rural areas and create more employment opportunities.<\/p>\n

Mr Robert Opio, another voter, said: \u201cPeople are interested in a good manifesto that will tackle the issues affecting them.\u201d<\/p>\n

Mr Taligola described the 2020 NRM primaries as \u201csham\u201d which left his supporters disgruntled and divided.<\/p>\n

He said he will liberate his people from poverty, improve the road network and access to safe and clean drinking water.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe leadership I will tend to extend to the people of Gogonyo will be exemplary and transparent,\u2019\u2019 Mr Taligola said.<\/p>\n

He was elected on May 10, 2007 as the district chairperson, served until 2016 before he was later defeated by Mr Micheal Okurut.<\/p>\n

Mr Mukula said he will advocate and lobby for the construction and rehabilitation of health centres in every sub-county, equip them with necessary medical equipment and recruitment more medical personnel.<\/p>\n

\u201cI am like Jesus who came and died for our sins. I have come to rescue them from the captivity of bad leadership,\u201dMr Mukula said.<\/p>\n

Mr Okoboi of NUP flagbearer said he intends to improve the quality of education.<\/p>\n

\u201cI pledged to agitate for teachers\u2019 salary enhancement. Service delivery is indeed appalling in our county,\u201d Mr Okoboi said.<\/p>\n

Profiles<\/p>\n

Mr Derrick Orone, 37, is an information computer expert. He is the incumbent. Mr Francis Mukula, 48, is an accountant by profession and has worked with several non-governmental organisations and government agencies.<\/p>\n

Mr Issa Bantalib Taligola, 50, was at the forefront in spearheading the creation of Gogonyo County. He formerly served as the district chairperson.<\/p>\n

Mr Joseph Okoboi, 40, is a businessman with a Bachelor\u2019s Degree in Business Administration.<\/p>\n

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