In a dramatic turn of events during the just-concluded NRM party primaries, incumbent EALA MP Jacqueline Amongin has lost her bid to reclaim the Ngora District Woman MP flag, while Kapir County MP Abraham Isamat has comfortably retained his party’s endorsement for the 2026 elections.
The official results were announced late Wednesday by Ngora District NRM Returning Officer, David Okiror, sending shockwaves across the district’s political landscape.
Josephine Pedun emerged victorious in the Woman MP race, securing a commanding 15,884 votes.
Amongin, who previously served as Ngora Woman MP before heading to the East African Legislative Assembly, managed 10,879 votes.
The other candidates, Sarah Akiteng and Stellah Anyengo, trailed with 1,764 and 1,43 votes respectively while Suzan Irene Akiror scored 516.
Pedun’s decisive win cements her as the new NRM flag bearer in a race that had attracted significant interest both locally and nationally.
A visibly jubilant Pedun, while addressing her supporters shortly after the declaration, credited her grassroots campaign strategy and consistent community presence.
“I thank the people of Ngora for trusting me. This is not my victory alone, it’s for every woman, youth, and elder who believed in our message of unity and service,” Pedun said.
Amongin, who was hoping to make a political comeback at the national level, remained calm after the announcement.
Meanwhile, in Kapir County, incumbent MP Abraham Isamat solidified his dominance by polling 8,179 votes, comfortably outpacing his closest challenger Julius Enyeku who garnered 4,293 votes.
The contest, though competitive, tilted early in Isamat’s favor as results from key sub-counties began trickling in.
Other contenders in the Kapir race were far behind, confirming Isamat’s strong hold on his constituency.
The MP thanked voters for their confidence, promising to double down on service delivery, especially in infrastructure and education.
“I am humbled by the trust you’ve shown me once again. We still have work to do. Kapir must move forward, and I will not let you down,” Isamat told a cheering crowd.
The Ngora NRM primaries were largely peaceful, with only minor delays reported at isolated polling stations. Security was tight, and voter turnout was impressive, according to district electoral officials.
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