Why Acholi’s long-serving lawmakers were defeated
Sunday February 28 2021
NRM candidate Yoweri Museveni (R) arrives for a campaign meeting at Watoto Church in Gulu City on November 16, 2020. PHOTOS/ FILE
Summary
Aswa County Member of Parliament (MP) Ronald Reagan Okumu, who has been in Parliament since 1996, was one of the 12 lawmakers in Acholi sub-region who lost in the January polls. Others include Aruu County MP Samuel Odonga Otto, Agago North MP Moris Ogenga-Latigo and Kitgum Municipality MP Beatrice Anywar.
Tobbias Jolly Owiny finds out why they lost.
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Aswa County Member of Parliament (MP) Ronald Reagan Okumu has said he does not have the energy and time to challenge the outcome of the January 14 elections in which he emerged fourth.