ERUTE NORTH – In a strategic appeal to voters, retired Major Emmy Johnson Opio has called for a deliberate distribution of votes among competing parties in the Erute North constituency, while emphasizing the paramount importance of peace during the electoral period.
Addressing a gathering in Otara Parish, Aromo Sub County, the veteran political figure outlined a specific voting blueprint for the upcoming elections.
Opio’s advice offered a distinct candidate for each tier of representation. For the presidential ballot, he was unequivocal: “For the NRM party, they must give President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, and that is enough for NRM.”
Shifting to parliamentary races, he directed support to the Uganda People’s Congress (UPC) for the district Woman Member of Parliament seat, stating voters should give it to “Florence Anginia Adupa and that is enough for UPC.”
For the directly elected Member of Parliament for Erute North, however, Opio emmy said he is the only strong candidate,” advising constituents to vote for him.
In a pointed remark likely to stir debate, Opio addressed the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC), a party that has held significant local influence. “For a party like FDC, Opio said they should not complain because they gave them leadership for 15 years and they should not cry,” effectively suggesting the party’s time for the MP seat has passed.
Beyond the political calculations, the retired Major concluded with a critical appeal for calm. He urged people “to be peaceful during the election and a day before the election as it has been during the campaign,” highlighting the need to maintain the reported peacefulness of the campaign period through polling day.
The unconventional advice is seen as an attempt to balance regional political interests and loyalties, acknowledging the strength of different candidates for specific positions while making a clear pick for the hotly contested constituency MP seat. The call has sparked discussion among voters and party officials across the political spectrum in Erute North.
