Serere District is awash with jubilation and excitement as early provisional results from the ongoing National Resistance Movement (NRM) primaries show that incumbent Woman MP and State Minister for Fisheries, Hon. Hellen Adoa, is headed for a landslide victory against her main rival, Jennifer Acom.
From Kyere to Kasilo, Kateta to Kagwara Town Council and from Atiira to Pingire, provisional tallies across sub-counties indicate that Hon. Adoa is enjoying a commanding lead, confirming her strong grip on grassroots support that she has steadily built over years of service and loyalty to the people of Serere.
Celebrations broke out in various parts of the district as supporters began early victory parades, waving NRM flags and donning yellow outfits.
Drums and traditional music echoed through trading centers as women ululated and boda boda riders made celebratory processions.
Speaking from Serere Town Council, Adico Immaculate, a youth leader and passionate supporter of Hon. Adoa, expressed overwhelming joy at the preliminary results.
“We are truly excited with these results. They reflect the people’s will. Hon. Adoa is not just a politician; she is a mother, mentor, and leader who has stood with us through challenges and triumphs. She has been with the youth, women, farmers, and elders,” Adico said.
She further threw a jab at Adoa’s political rival, Esther Lucy Acom, suggesting that she should reconsider her priorities.
“My humble advice to Acom is that before she thinks of leading Serere, she should first seek blessings from Hon. Adoa. Leadership is not about ambition alone; it’s about humility, service, and walking with the people,” Adico added.
Many voters attribute Adoa’s overwhelming support to her consistent presence in the community and her results-driven leadership.
As State Minister for Fisheries, Adoa has championed several development initiatives including youth skilling programs, agricultural support interventions, and community infrastructure projects.
In Ajuket, a group of women from a local savings group praised her for helping them acquire capital to start small businesses.
“She gave us hope when we had none. She helped us access government programs. We’re supporting her because she has never abandoned us,” said Margaret Akello, a group chairperson.
The same sentiments were echoed by veterans in Kadungulu, who said that Minister Adoa has lobbied for support packages and empowerment programs targeting ex-servicemen and war-affected families in the district.
Polling stations across the district witnessed peaceful turnouts, with NRM supporters lining up as early as 6:00 am to cast their votes.
At several stations in Kyere, Pingire, and Bugondo, the queues were dominated by women and youth a demographic that Adoa has consistently mobilized and empowered over her time in office.
Despite minor logistical delays in some areas, the Electoral Commission and NRM electoral officials worked to ensure a transparent process, deploying personnel to facilitate smooth operations.
In a brief message to the media after casting her vote in New York Polling Station, Minister Adoa expressed optimism and gratitude for the strong turnout and peaceful conduct of the primaries.
“What this election has taught me is that when you love the people at the grassroots, they love you back. No matter what big people may try to do, it is the grassroots who hold the power. I thank the people of Serere for believing in me again,” she said.
Her statement is widely seen as a subtle response to allegations that some senior political figures had backed her opponent in the race.
Nonetheless, the outcome reaffirms Adoa’s political dominance in Serere and her ability to mobilize support independent of elite endorsements.
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