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Lango leaders call for unity, advocate for commitment to work and development
Ogwang Obura urged the people of Lango to embrace government development programs regardless of their political affiliation or religious beliefs.
Hon. Patrick Ogwang Obura (right). (File)
By: Saidi Engola, Journalist @New Vision
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Members of the Lango Parliamentary Group (LPG), led by Chairperson Hon. Patrick Ogwang Obura, have called for unity among the people of Lango, urging leaders and residents to set aside political and religious differences and focus on development.
The call was made on Friday, November 13 2026, during the burial of Silvesto Odoc, father of Maruzi North Member of Parliament, Hon. Bernard Otim Odoch, at Okuto-Agwe B Village, Ololango Parish, Teboke Sub-County, Maruzi North, Apac District.
In his address, Ogwang Obura emphasised that the current period requires leaders to focus on unity, hard work, and development rather than political disagreements and divisions.
He urged the people of Lango to embrace government development programs regardless of their political affiliation or religious beliefs.
Ogwang also called on communities across the Lango Sub-region to offer land whenever necessary to facilitate government projects, including the proposed airfield, road infrastructure, and other development initiatives intended to benefit the region.
The Minister for Disaster Preparedness and Refugees, Sam Engola, who also represents the Erute South Constituency in Parliament, urged the people of Lango to abandon divisive politics and embrace development.
Engola noted that even when individuals have political differences or personal disagreements, they should be willing to welcome development initiatives that benefit the wider Lango community. He also commended the LPG Chairperson for coordinating Lango MPs and bringing them together under one umbrella to advance the interests of the region.
Ogwang also called on communities across the Lango Sub-region to offer land whenever necessary to facilitate government projects, including the proposed airfield, road infrastructure, and other development initiatives intended to benefit the region.
The Minister for Disaster Preparedness and Refugees, Sam Engola, who also represents the Erute South Constituency in Parliament, urged the people of Lango to abandon divisive politics and embrace development.
Engola noted that even when individuals have political differences or personal disagreements, they should be willing to welcome development initiatives that benefit the wider Lango community. He also commended the LPG Chairperson for coordinating Lango MPs and bringing them together under one umbrella to advance the interests of the region.
Meanwhile, the Minister of State for Economic Monitoring in the Office of the President and Oyam District Woman Member of Parliament, Santa Sandra Alum Ogwang, highlighted government programs, including the Parish Development Model (PDM), restocking, and Emyooga, which she said continue to benefit communities.
On development, she issued a warning against corruption and the mismanagement of government programs, urging those involved in diverting or misusing public resources to stop immediately, warning that she would take action against those implicated.
Government Chief Whip, Dr Jane Ruth Aceng Ocero, called on the people of Lango to move beyond opposition politics and embrace government development initiatives.
Dr Aceng praised the government under President Museveni, saying it had continued to deliver essential services and development programs to communities. She urged residents to prepare for the next phase of development, highlighting improved road infrastructure, access to clean water, and government programs as priorities expected to benefit the region.
She further cautioned residents against missing out on government initiatives such as the Parish Development Model, emphasising that every eligible individual should take advantage of the available opportunities.
On development, she issued a warning against corruption and the mismanagement of government programs, urging those involved in diverting or misusing public resources to stop immediately, warning that she would take action against those implicated.
Government Chief Whip, Dr Jane Ruth Aceng Ocero, called on the people of Lango to move beyond opposition politics and embrace government development initiatives.
Dr Aceng praised the government under President Museveni, saying it had continued to deliver essential services and development programs to communities. She urged residents to prepare for the next phase of development, highlighting improved road infrastructure, access to clean water, and government programs as priorities expected to benefit the region.
She further cautioned residents against missing out on government initiatives such as the Parish Development Model, emphasising that every eligible individual should take advantage of the available opportunities.