Zombo district Mp, Teopista Acamfua addresses the gathering

By: Brenda Achen

The Speaker of Parliament and West Budama South Member of Parliament, Jacob Marksons Oboth-Oboth, has urged political leaders and voters in Zombo District to put aside political differences and work together to promote regional development following the conclusion of the elections.

Oboth-Oboth’s message was delivered by the State Minister for Defence and Veteran Affairs, Huda Aleru, during a thanksgiving ceremony organized by Zombo District Woman Member of Parliament, Topista Acamfua, on Saturday November 8^th  at Ukemu Primary School playground in Warr Town Council.

In his message, Oboth-Oboth commended Acamfua for organizing the thanksgiving ceremony, describing it as an opportunity to express gratitude for her electoral success and share the joy with the people of Zombo District as she begins her term in Parliament.

He also cited 1 Thessalonians 5:18, which encourages believers to give thanks in all circumstances, noting that gratitude is part of God’s will for those who believe in Christ Jesus.

In his homily, the Pastoral Coordinator of Nebbi Catholic Diocese, Rev. Emmanuel Ocokuru, called on the public to support elected leaders and pray for them to receive divine guidance in fulfilling their responsibilities.

Rev. Ocokuru drew lessons from the biblical account of the ten lepers, in which only one, a Samaritan, returned to Jesus to give thanks after being healed. He urged leaders to seek divine wisdom, referencing the biblical account of King Solomon, who asked God for wisdom to govern his people.

“As religious leaders, we play a vital role in praying for our leaders to have good health, wisdom and understanding to make informed decisions as they serve the people. We also serve as an important bridge between citizens and government, from the village to the district level,” he said.

Meanwhile, Zombo District Chairperson James Uyullu Oruna highlighted key development priorities requiring government attention, particularly in the health and education sectors.

Oruna said the district needs a hospital, citing the absence of Health Centre IV facilities in some sub-counties. He also identified Zombo Town Council, Akaa Sub-county, Padea Town Council and Athuma Sub-county as areas requiring seed secondary schools.

He further reiterated the need for zero tolerance towards corruption among leaders, saying public resources should be used for their intended purposes to improve service delivery to grassroots communities.

In response, Minister Huda Oleru pledged to present the concerns raised by district leaders to the relevant authorities. She also promised to follow up on planned road works in Okoro and Ora constituencies.

For her part, Acamfua called for unity between elected leaders and the electorate, urging residents to offer constructive feedback and openly identify areas where she needs to improve so that their concerns can be addressed.

The thanksgiving ceremony celebrated Acamfua’s victory in the January 15, 2026 general elections, in which she defeated the then-incumbent Woman Member of Parliament, Esther Afoyocan.