Medic Akiteng to challenge Minister Adoa for Serere Parliamentary seat in 2026
hese new faces will challenge Minister Adoa, who has held her position under the ruling government.
Serere: In a surprising announcement on Monday, November 11, 2024, Deborah Akiteng, a seasoned medical practitioner, revealed her plans to contest for the Serere Parliamentary seat in the 2026 general elections.
Akiteng, who hails from Abuket village in Kyere Sub County, has set her sights on unseating the incumbent State Minister for Fisheries, Hellen Adoa, who has held the position for several years.
According to reliable sources, Akiteng has already begun engaging with local communities in Serere, seeking support for her bid in the upcoming polls. She is one of six women who have shown interest in running for the seat, signaling a potentially competitive race.
Other prominent women eyeing the seat include Florence Iyogil, Margarete Apol, Suzan Apolot, and a candidate only identified as Acom. These new faces will challenge Minister Adoa, who has held her position under the ruling government.
In an interview, Akiteng outlined her key priorities, focusing on the health and education sectors areas where she believes she can make a significant impact. “Looking at the health sector and education, being a person well equipped with a strong background in healthcare, I am confident that health challenges will not be a big deal for my people,” said Akiteng.
About Deborah Akiteng
Deborah Akiteng is a qualified nursing officer, having studied at the Masaka School of Comprehensive Nursing. She completed her “A” levels at Namugoona Parents Secondary School and her “O” levels at St. John’s Secondary School. Akiteng’s primary education was completed at Kidetok Primary School.
Her background in healthcare, coupled with her passion for improving the well-being of the people of Serere, positions her as a formidable candidate in the 2026 race.
As the 2026 elections draw closer, Akiteng’s campaign will be closely watched, especially as she joins other determined women in the race to represent Serere.
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