Three prominent opposition politicians in the Acholi Sub-region have launched what they describe as a coordinated, community-driven campaign centred on advancing the “Acholi Agenda” rather than partisan allegiance ahead of the 2026 general elections.
Kilak South MP Gilbert Olanya, former Gulu Municipality legislator Lyandro Komakech, and former Aruu County MP Samuel Odonga Otto have been campaigning jointly since early last month.
Their collaboration marks an unusual but strategic alliance aimed at consolidating support for leaders perceived as community-entered at a time when the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) is tightening its grip in parts of the region.
Olanya, who is seeking to retain his Kilak South seat on the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) ticket, faces stiff competition from outgoing Amuru District Chairperson and NRM flag bearer Michael Lakony.
In Gulu City’s Bardege-Layibi Division, Komakech who lost his seat in 2021 is attempting a comeback against incumbent Martin Ojara Mapenduzi, a former opposition legislator who defected to the NRM.
Meanwhile, in Aruu County, Otto is seeking to reclaim his seat from Christopher Komakech of the NRM.
Lyandro Komakech told Favour FM in an interview that the trio’s alliance is rooted in community consultations and reflects public sentiment on the need for credible, and issue-focused leadership.
According to Komakech, the decision for the trio to unite emerged directly from public calls for credible leadership.
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