The Parish Priest of Holy Rosary Parish, Rev. Fr. Justine Eric Uma, has challenged new ministers from the Acholi to prioritize service delivery.
He equally wants them to address the long-standing development challenges facing Northern Uganda.
Speaking to Favour fm yesterday, Fr. Uma said that while he had hoped for more influential ministerial appointments from the Acholi, the focus should shift to performance and delivering tangible results for the people.
His remarks come in the wake of President Yoweri Museveni’s recent cabinet reshuffle, which saw several leaders from the region either retain their positions, assume new roles, or exit government.
Among those who retained their cabinet ministerial positions are Norbert Mao, the Laro-Pecë Division Member of Parliament.
Mao, who had hoped to become the Speaker of the 12th Parliament, was retained as Minister for Justice and Constitutional Affairs. While Hillary Obaloker Onek was redeployed as Minister for General Duties in the Office of the Prime Minister.
Lillian Aber also retained her position as State Minister for Disaster Preparedness, Relief and Refugees, and Beatrice Anywar, who remains State Minister for Water and Environment.
Meanwhile, Beatrice Akori was appointed State Minister for Northern Uganda Rehabilitation, replacing Kenneth Omona, who has served in the position for the past two years.
Former Chua County MP, Henry Okello Oryem, was dropped from the Cabinet after serving in government since 2004.
By URN
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