Joseph Orone Okiboi,the National Unity Platform (Nup), flag bearer Gogonyo county,in palisa District has crossed to National Resistance Movement (NRM)
Mr josephe was welcomed at state house,By president president Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and Captain Mike Mukula,the NRM National chairman Eastern.
Joseph Opolot Okoboi withdrew from the race on 8th August 2022 with the Aid of Teso Cultural Institution leadership
He announced his withdrawal on Sunday 8th August 2022, Saying that his withdrawal was to pave and guarantee clear wining for the ruling NRM party candidate, Derrick Orone.
Teso Cultural Institution leadership announced that his withdrawal stemmed from the cordial discussion and engagement with the Opolot in a move to promote peace, unity and stability of the region. According to Papa Emorimor of Teso, Mr Okoboi Opolot agreed to step a side and withdraw his candidature for any leadership role in Gogonyo in view of peace and unity.
“Upon my advice and in the interest of our people and the unity of the region, he has agreed to step aside and withdraw his candidature for any leadership role in Gogonyo,” read part of the statement.
Gogonyo county seat fell vacant after the court of Appeal ruled that the incumbent, Mr. Orone, was irregularly elected following a petition by his rival, Isa Bantalib Taligola.
The campaign period in the County begun on August 4th and elections shall taake place on 12th August 2022.
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