President DP Women’s League Adong among opposition to shake Zombo in 2026 election
“Our people especially women and youth deserve better. Zombo cannot continue to be ignored in national priorities,” Adong stated.
Zombo: With the 2026 general election drawing closer, political momentum is building in Zombo District as Sarah Adong, President of the Democratic Party (DP) Women’s League, formally picked her nomination forms to contest for the Woman Member of Parliament seat.
The handover ceremony took place recently at the DP National Campaign Office on Balintuma Road, officiated by Kennedy Mutenyo, Chairperson of the DP Electoral Commission. Adong’s bid underscores the DP’s intent to secure key legislative positions through a revitalized grassroots campaign.
Speaking to media after receiving her nomination documents, Adong reaffirmed her commitment to representing Zombo District on an opposition platform, pledging to champion gender-sensitive development, address service delivery gaps in Greater Nebbi, and promote inclusive national policy reforms.
“Our people especially women and youth deserve better. Zombo cannot continue to be ignored in national priorities,” Adong stated.
This marks Adong’s second attempt at the parliamentary seat, following her 2021 run where she garnered 17,000 votes, falling short of unseating the incumbent. Her resilience and growing grassroots support make her a significant player in the upcoming electoral race.
She is the 55th candidate to collect nomination forms since the process began eight days ago, reflecting an energized political atmosphere across the district.
NUP’s Salama Jaffar enters the Race
Adding further dynamism to the contest, Salama Jaffar, a political newcomer and graduate of Social Sciences from Makerere University, has joined the race under the National Unity Platform (NUP) ticket. Her entry is already stirring debate and attracting support, particularly among the youth.
Jaffar has criticized the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) government for neglecting the infrastructure and employment needs of the Alur sub-region.
“Our roads are impassable, and our youth are unemployed. The government has forgotten Zombo,” she said during a campaign trail in Jangokoro.
NRM faces heavy opposition in Zombo
Meanwhile, the NRM has nominated nine female candidates in a crowded internal race for the Woman MP flag bearer position. These candidates are actively traversing villages in a bid to consolidate support ahead of primaries.
The NRM now faces growing opposition pressure, as candidates like Adong and Jaffar focus on longstanding issues such as deplorable road infrastructure, absence of a district hospital and widespread youth unemployment.
With a population of approximately 300,000, Zombo District currently depends on just one Health Centre IV and nine Health Centre III facilities highlighting a significant healthcare access gap.
The 2026 elections in Zombo District are shaping up to be fiercely contested, with opposition voices like Adong and Jaffar signaling a shift in political tides. As the race intensifies, voters appear increasingly focused on service delivery, infrastructure equity, and youth empowerment.
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