Otim takes helm as Ngora district chairperson

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James Robert Otim was sworn in on May 13, 2026, as the third district chairperson of Ngora District in a ceremony presided over by Chief Magistrate Hope Namisi.

Otim, representing the National Resistance Movement (NRM), succeeds Mike Odongo. The district’s pioneer chairperson was Dr Bernard Eumu.

James Robert Otim, the LC5 of Ngora district after after being sworn in. (Photo by Godfrey Ojore)

In the same sitting, the 30-member district council elected Julius Emokol as speaker and Immaculate Asio as deputy speaker.

Otim later unveiled his executive team, which was unanimously approved by the council.

The cabinet includes Josephine Amoding as vice chairperson, Christine Apolot as secretary for finance and administration, Michael Obai as secretary for health and education, and Julius Wancha as secretary for works.

Julius Emokol, the district speaker after being elected. (Photo by Godfrey Ojore)

In his maiden address, Otim outlined his administration’s priorities, highlighting improvements in healthcare, education, and vocational and skills training.

He also pledged a zero-tolerance stance on corruption and promised inclusive leadership.

“This victory does not belong to me alone. It belongs to the mother who walks long distances in search of clean water, every youth searching for employment opportunities, every farmer striving for better markets, and every family praying for improved health services,” Otim said.

Margallen Tino councilor representing the disabled being sworn in by the CAO Ngora Stella Abyeto. (Photo by Godfrey Ojore)

Acknowledging tensions that characterised the election period, Otim called on residents to put political differences behind them and work together for the district’s progress.

“Let us leave behind the politics of division and move forward with a spirit of cooperation and development,” he said.

Josephine Omara, the RDC Ngora district sharing with the LC5 Ngora James Robert Otim after being sworn in. (Photo by Godfrey Ojore)

He added that over the next five years, his administration will prioritise healthcare to ensure safe childbirth for mothers and quality medical services for children, alongside broader development interventions across the district.