Francis Akorikin, the LC V Chairperson of Kapelebyong District, emphasized the unique circumstances of Kapelebyong, located on the border with Karamoja.
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Kapelebyong DLG Headquarters.
The Kapelebyong district council, in a session
on Friday, resolved to establish a new constituency. The council
officially endorsed the formation of the Acowa constituency, thereby increasing
the number of constituencies in the district to two.
The proposal for the creation of the Acowa Constituency was
presented by Miriam Atia, the leader of government business, and received
unanimous support from the council members. Francis Akorikin, the LC V Chairperson
of Kapelebyong District, emphasized the unique circumstances of Kapelebyong,
located on the border with Karamoja.
He highlighted specific concerns related
to security matters and service delivery, citing these as reasons necessitating
additional representation in Parliament.
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Considering the recent election roadmap, the Electoral Commission
has outlined plans to establish more administrative units before the 2026
general elections. One of the prerequisites for an area to qualify as a constituency
is a population exceeding 40,000 people.
Official sources indicate that the proposed Acowa Constituency,
comprising Acowa sub-county, Akoromit sub-county, Acowa, and Akore town
councils, boasts an estimated population of 49,000 people. Conversely,
Kapelebyong County will retain Obalanga town council, Kapelebyong sub-county,
Kapelebyong town council, and Alito sub-county, with an approximate population
of 69,000 people. Atia noted that the council's resolution is set to be forwarded to
the Ministry of Local Government for official ratification.
Stanley Ebele
Freelancer