Lira City Businessman Ocol Johnson Patel has Urged Residents in Lira City to Re-Elect Hon. Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng Ocero in 2026 , Call for “Continuity and Progress”
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LIRA, UGANDA – December 30, 2025 — A growing wave of civic engagement is sweeping through Lira City as prominent businessmen, NRM leaders and local residents rally support for the re-election of Hon. Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng Ocero as Lira city Woman Member of Parliament in the upcoming January 15, 2026 general elections.
In a united call to action, a popular businessman in the name of Ocol Johnson Patel has urged the people of Lira city to “keep the vision alive” and support a leader whose proven track record in public service, healthcare advancement, and City development has become visible with transformation in the Lango Sub-region region.
“Progress is built by consistency, leadership, and proven commitment,”Patel Ocol declared a vibrant campaign message released this week.
He added that “On January 15th, 2026, let your vote speak loudly in Lira city for continued development, stability, and service delivery.”
Dr. Aceng, who serves as Uganda’s Minister of health is now positioning herself to another term of office 2026-2031, in her next phase of leadership with a difference. Known for her hard work approach, she has championed improved healthcare standard, education reform, water access improvement, struggles for the Akii-Bua Ólympic stadium ongoing construction , and youth empowerment among others.
Supporters emphasize that her leadership has been instrumental in securing key development projects, including the upgrade of Lira Regional Referral Hospital including,tgw establishment of Regional blood Bank, satellite laboratory , and expanded water and sanitation systems.
“Dr. Aceng doesn’t just promise change—she delivers it,” said Sarah Akello, a youth advocate from Lira city west Division. “She listens to the people, works with local leaders, and brings resources back home. Re-electing her means building on what we’ve already started.”
The campaign messaging underscores the importance of continuity, especially as Lira City transitions into a more economically dynamic hub. With urban planning, job creation, and service delivery at the forefront of local concerns, supporters believe Dr. Aceng’s experience at both national and community levels makes her the right choice for the job.
“This vote isn’t just a mark on a ballot,” the campaign states. “It is a powerful voice for sustained transformation, improved services, and a stronger future for Lira City.”
Ocol Johnson noted that Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng Ocero is a strong and committed leader and has got the blessing of a stable, results-oriented leadership that has made Lira city to be recognised worldwide.
As the countdown to January 15, 2026 begins, the message from Mr.Ocol Johnson Patel of Lira City is clear: choose experience, choose dedication, choose a future shaped by proven leadership.
The choice, residents say, is not just about who governs—but about who continues to build the city.
“15th, January 2026 — A date to shape Lira City’s destiny” Said Ocol Johnson.
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