Members of the Acholi Parliamentary Group (APG), an umbrella body bringing together Members of Parliament from Acholi, are set to elect a new chairperson today.
The election will take place during the ongoing legislators’ induction retreat at Speke Resort Munyonyo.
The election is expected to usher in a new executive to steer the caucus, whose mandate is to champion the region’s development agenda, advocate for shared interests and strengthen a common voice on issues affecting Acholi.
Outgoing APG Chairperson Anthony Akol, who is also the Kilak North MP, confirms that all legislators from the sub-region have been invited to participate in the election.
Under the APG constitution, executive committee members serve a two-year term, renewable by consensus.
Akol, who was elected chairperson in July 2021, has served for five years.
His tenure was, however, marked by internal disagreements that some members say weakened the caucus.The race for the chairmanship has attracted several contenders, including former APG Secretary General and Kilak South MP Gilbert
Olanya, and Gulu City Woman MP Betty Aol Ocan.
Favour fm has also established that Omoro District Woman MP Catherine Lamwaka is interested in the position, although she declined to confirm her candidature, saying she would wait for today’s election.
Established in 1989, the APG has played a key role in lobbying for government interventions in the Acholi Sub-region, particularly during post-conflict recovery efforts.
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