The first day of Member of Parliament nominations in the Ma’di Sub-region saw several key political figures cleared to contest in the 2026 general elections, signaling the start of a competitive race across Adjumani and Moyo districts.
In Adjumani District, incumbent Woman MP Jessica Ababiku was nominated on the NRM ticket, while James Mamawi, the sitting Adjumani East County MP, secured nomination as an independent candidate.
Mark Angel Dulu was cleared on the NRM ticket for Adjumani East County, and Patrick Tandrupasi obtained the FDC nomination for Adjumani West County.
Meanwhile, in Moyo District, Dr Charles Lagu filed his nomination as an independent candidate for the Moyo West County seat, setting the stage for a tightly contested parliamentary race.
Beyond the nominations, voters and stakeholders are emphasizing urgent issues that the next leadership must address.
Poor road infrastructure continues to disrupt trade, limit market access, and hinder delivery of essential services.
Youth unemployment remains high, driving social problems such as substance abuse, while the health sector struggles with staff shortages, inadequate medicines, and insufficient facilities, affecting mothers, children, and refugees.
Education gaps are also pronounced, with overcrowded classrooms, a shortage of qualified teachers, and high dropout rates—particularly among girls.
The sub-region continues to host large numbers of refugees from South Sudan, placing additional pressure on land, water, schools, and health services.
Other pressing challenges include limited access to clean water, land conflicts, environmental degradation, and weak local governance, all of which slow development and erode public trust.
As voters prepare for the elections, all eyes will be on nominees Jessica Ababiku, James Mamawi, Dulu Mark Angel, Patrick Tandrupasi, and Dr Charles Lagu to see how they plan to tackle these pressing issues across the Ma’di Sub-region.
