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By Okidi Patrick / Atek Jolly
LIRA CITY, UGANDA – December 18, 2025: In a bold move, Lira City council female workers’ representative Hon. Sarah Awor Angweri, a secondary school teacher and IT graduate, is contestingas an independent candidate for the Lira City mayoral seat in the 2026 general elections. Awor, who is also a popular Lira city’s female workers’ representative, is the only female contender in a field of nine candidates, predominantly dominated by men.
With her sights set on the top job, Awor has promised to “clean Lira city that has for its beauty” and bring about a new era of leadership to Lira City full of unity, respecting the business community, rehabilitating and tarmacking roads among others. Her candidacy has sent shockwaves through the city’s political landscape, which has historically been shaped by male leadership and now she predicts a landslide win ahead of 2026 general election.
Meanwhile , Hon. Sarah Awor will face stiff competition from a pool of seasoned politicians, including Lira city East Division incumbent mayor George Okello Ayoo , incumbent Lira City mayor Sam Atul from the NRM party, UPC’s Veve Mike Ogwang Olwa, the former Lira City mayor, Fred Obote from the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) party, and Patrick Ogwang commonly known as “Med Mac” from the National Unity Platform (NUP) party.
Despite being the only female candidate, Awor exudes confidence, stating that she is ready to take on the challenge and prove that she has what it takes to lead the city. Her campaign focuses on restoring the city’s lost beauty, improving infrastructure, and addressing the needs of the local community.
She has been on the fore front as an activist ang fought for the construction of Akii-Bua Olympic stadium.
Hon. Angweri Awor’s entry into the mayoral race has been welcomed by many people from Starch factory, junior Quarters ,Kakoge ,Ansi and the greater Gombola Lira, who see her as a breath of fresh air in a political landscape dominated by men. Her supporters believe that her unique perspective and skills will bring a much-needed change to the city’s leadership.
As the city gears up for the 2026 general elections, Awor’s candidacy is expected to generate significant interest and attention. With her determination and passion for leadership, she is poised to make a significant impact on the city’s political scene.
In a statement issued on Wednesday to TAYARI NEWS UGANDA, Awor said, “I am not intimidated by the number of male candidate because I am confident that my skills, experience, and passion for fighting corruption make me the ideal candidate for the job. I promise to work tirelessly to restore the beauty of our city and improve the lives of our citizens espicially market vendors, youth ,transport sector and advocate for transparency in Lango sub region as a whole.”
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The 2026 Lira City mayoral election is shaping up to be one of the most closely watched and competitive races in the city’s history. As the campaign season heats up, Awor’s candidacy is sure to be a major talking point, and her determination to become the next mayor of Lira City will undoubtedly inspire many.
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