Daniel Mulalu, the Private Secretary to the President in charge of Political Mobilization and Affairs and a parliamentary aspirant for Ngariam County, has urged voters to reject leaders who have failed to deliver on their 2021 campaign promises and have not supported development efforts in the region
Mulalu in his labour Day message, called upon the electorate to vote out leaders who have failed to support development projects and fulfill their 2021 campaign promises.
In his message, Mulalu expressed concern over the underdevelopment in Teso, attributing it to leaders who, in his view, lack empathy for the common person.
He emphasized the need for accountable leadership that prioritizes the welfare of the community.
“Teso remains underdeveloped not because of a lack of resources, but because some of our elected leaders don’t feel the pain of the common person. They made big promises in 2021, but look around, where are the results?” Mulalu questioned.
Mulalu further urged the people of Teso to shun leaders who use money to bribe their way back into political positions.
He warned that such practices undermine democracy and hinder genuine development.
“We must reject the politics of bribery. Leaders who buy their way into office are not accountable to the people. They serve their interests, not ours,” he asserted.
With the 2026 general elections on the horizon, Mulalu also called for a peaceful political environment.
He challenged the Iteso community to avoid political violence and instead engage in constructive dialogue and democratic processes.
“Let us shun political violence ahead of the 2026 polls. Our region needs unity and peace to achieve the development we all desire,” he appealed.
Mulalu is set to contest the Ngariam parliamentary seat, currently held by Sports Minister Peter Ogwang.
He has garnered significant support from the electorate in Ngariam, who appreciate his community-driven approach to service delivery.
In the 2021 elections, Mulalu played a pivotal role in securing President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni’s victory in Teso, working under the Office of the National Chairman.
His efforts in political mobilization have been recognized as instrumental in rallying support for the ruling party in the region.
Mulalu’s call for accountable leadership comes against the backdrop of persistent poverty in the Teso sub-region.
According to the Uganda Bureau of Statistics’ Multidimensional Poverty Index Report 2022, Teso’s poverty rate stands at 55.6%, one of the highest in the country.
This indicates that more than half of the population in the region experiences multiple deprivations in areas such as education, health, and living standards.
The high poverty levels in Teso underscore the urgency for effective leadership and targeted development initiatives.
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