By John Ogulei
The Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) has unveiled its prospective candidates for key parliamentary seats in Kapelebyong District.
Party President Patrick Amuriat Oboi announced that Angella Arego and Celestine Alou are set to contend for the positions of District Woman Member of Parliament and Member of Parliament for Kapelebyong County, respectively.
Amuriat shared this development through his X (formerly Twitter) account, stating, “Fantastic meeting two distinguished citizens Angella Arego and Celestine Alou today.”
He further elaborated, “In line with FDC’s candidate identification program, these are our prospective candidates respectively for Kapelebyong DWMP and MP in 2026.”
This announcement aligns with FDC’s broader strategy to engage in early candidate identification and mobilization.
The party initiated this process on January 12, 2024, inviting individuals interested in contesting under its banner to express their intentions.
Both Arego and Alou are not newcomers to the political landscape of Kapelebyong.
In the 2021 general elections, Angella Arego ran as an independent candidate for the District Woman Representative seat, securing 1,377 votes.
Despite her loss to Jacinta Atuto of the National Resistance Movement (NRM), who garnered 7,596 votes, Arego’s performance demonstrated a significant base of support.
Celestine Alou, representing the FDC in the 2021 elections for the Kapelebyong County parliamentary seat, received 455 votes.
Although the seat was won by Anthony Esenu Alden of the NRM with 9,566 votes, Alou’s continued commitment to representing his constituency underscores his dedication to public service.
Kapelebyong District has recently undergone significant administrative changes.
On January 20, 2024, the district council approved the creation of a new constituency, Acowa, increasing the total number of constituencies to two.
This development aims to enhance representation and address unique local challenges, particularly those related to security and service delivery in areas bordering Karamoja.
The FDC’s early mobilization efforts are part of a comprehensive plan to rejuvenate its political influence nationwide.
In January 2025, the party extended an invitation to former members to rejoin its ranks, emphasizing unity and collective action.
Amuriat highlighted that numerous former members had expressed a desire to return, viewing it as a promising development for the party’s future.
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