Politics
Latif Abdul Wali Wins Soroti City East Division Mayoral NRM Flag
According to results from the tally center, Latif polled 6,982 votes, representing 83%, defeating his only rival, Ramathan Bogere Wandera, who garnered 1,425 votes or 17%.
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By: Philip Opio, Journalist @New Vision
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Latif Abdul Wali has emerged as the NRM flag bearer for Mayor of Soroti City East Division, securing a commanding lead in the just-concluded party primaries.
According to results from the tally center, Latif polled 6,982 votes, representing 83%, defeating his only rival, Ramathan Bogere Wandera, who garnered 1,425 votes or 17%.
In the same division, the race for Directly Elected Female councillor saw Harriet Agwang declared the winner with 1,939 votes, accounting for 75% of the vote. Her opponent, Caroline Akol, polled 659 votes, representing 25%.
In the same division, the race for Directly Elected Female councillor saw Harriet Agwang declared the winner with 1,939 votes, accounting for 75% of the vote. Her opponent, Caroline Akol, polled 659 votes, representing 25%.
Meanwhile, in the Directly Elected Male Councillor category, George Wilfred Elapu clinched victory with 3,866 votes (62%), defeating Brian Mulongo, who scored 2,384 votes (38%).
Elsewhere, some candidates were declared unopposed, including Sellen Enabu Obone, who automatically secured the NRM flag for Mayor of Soroti City West Division, along with several other candidates in lower-level positions.
These results position the NRM flag bearers for a competitive general election season ahead, with voter dynamics already indicating clear support bases in the city divisions.
Elsewhere, some candidates were declared unopposed, including Sellen Enabu Obone, who automatically secured the NRM flag for Mayor of Soroti City West Division, along with several other candidates in lower-level positions.
These results position the NRM flag bearers for a competitive general election season ahead, with voter dynamics already indicating clear support bases in the city divisions.