DOKOLO – The LC1 Chairperson for Acungapenyi Cell, Central Ward in Dokolo Town Council, James Ekuju, has called on residents to embrace government and community development programs in the area as he presented his annual accountability report and launched his campaign for another term.
Speaking on Sunday during the village accountability meeting, Ekuju said cooperation is key to unlocking development in Acungapenyi Cell.
According to Ekuju, residents should allow projects such as road demarcation and other initiatives to “take place in their area without resistance” so the cell can benefit fully.
He also cautioned residents who are selling land to use the proceeds productively.
“It’s very unfortunate to see a person who bought land in the area building good houses while the person who sold the land is still residing in a small house,” Ekuju said.
He advised land sellers to invest in developments like building decent houses, just as the buyers are doing.
In his accountability report, Ekuju unveiled 30 plastic chairs worth Shs. 840,000 donated to residents of Acungapenyi Cell for use during meetings and community functions.
He promised to procure more to ease seating challenges in the village.
Residents who attended the meeting praised Ekuju’s leadership and community interventions.
Wanyaka Geoffrey, a resident of Acungapenyi Cell, applauded Ekuju for what he described as “a unique development” of buying plastic chairs to aid village residents.
Florence Apili said food security in the cell has improved under Ekuju’s leadership.
“Due to good leadership of Ekuju James, Acungapenyi Cell residents are able to have cassava stems after he initiated a strategy which safeguards animals from destroying cassava stems in the area,” Apili explained.
Dickens Ojok urged voters to assess a leader’s qualities and track record before making a decision at the ballot.
He gave credit to Ekuju for his performance in the current term and advised voters to re-elect him.
Ekuju said if re-elected, his priorities will include mobilizing residents for government programs, resolving local disputes, and lobbying for more services to improve livelihoods in Acungapenyi Cell.
