Museveni to Apac and Kwania: Let’s finish the job together
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has called on residents of Apac and Kwania districts to support the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) and its flag bearers in the upcoming elections, emphasizing the party’s continued efforts to drive socio-economic transformation across the Lango sub-region.
While addressing campaign rallies in Apac and Kwania, President Museveni presented what he described as “evidence of the NRM’s work” in improving infrastructure, education, health, and livelihoods in Apac District.
He noted that the district now boasts 63 Universal Primary Education (UPE) schools, 7 Universal Secondary Education (USE) schools, and 1 technical training institute, underscoring the government’s commitment to expanding access to education. In the health sector, 10 out of 12 subcounties have functioning health centres, with plans to build in the remaining two and upgrade several existing facilities.
Museveni also cited major strides in infrastructure, revealing that electricity access has reached 10 out of 12 subcounty headquarters. Road works are progressing steadily, including 66% completion of the Rwenkunye–Apac (90.9 km) road, 80% completion of the Apac–Lira–Puranga (100.1 km) road, and full reconstruction of the Soroti–Dokolo–Lira–Kamdini (189.4 km) road. He added that plans are underway to connect Dokolo to Amolatar.
On economic empowerment, the President highlighted the Parish Development Model (PDM) with UGX 16.7 billion disbursed, and the Emyooga initiative with UGX 2.1 billion released to support local enterprises.
“I implore the people of Apac to vote for the NRM to protect and expand these and more gains,” Museveni said, urging residents to continue supporting the “old man with the hat” and the NRM leadership.
Addressing the people of Kwania and the wider Lango sub-region, the President reiterated the NRM’s long-standing message of transforming lives rather than exploiting citizens for political gain. “The message of the NRM from the 1960s is not to use the people for politics but to show them how to transform their lives, so that you move away from poverty,” he said.
Drawing an analogy with sports, Museveni urged citizens to actively participate in wealth creation. “When it comes to wealth creation, we don’t want spectators. With football or athletics, you have sports people and spectators, but with wealth creation, everyone must be a player,” he emphasized.
He concluded by encouraging those still outside the money economy to join government initiatives aimed at boosting household income. “Chase poverty from your homes and do it by bringing something that will put food on your table and money in your pocket,” Museveni said.
