Politics 30 April 2026 Daily Monitor (Uganda)
Adjumani Leaders Forge Peace Pact After Violent 2026 Elections
Cultural, religious, and political leaders in Adjumani District signed a peace pact during a stakeholder dialogue to foster reconciliation following the contentious 2026 general elections, which saw one death and over 10 injuries from violence. The forum highlighted the need for responsible journalism, unity, and shifting focus from division to development. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/adjumani-leaders-sign-peace-pact-after-deadly-2026-polls-5441778
Leaders from various sectors in Adjumani District have signed a peace agreement to promote reconciliation and peaceful coexistence after the turbulent 2026 general elections.
The pact emerged from a media and stakeholder dialogue at the district’s multipurpose training centre, where participants analyzed post-election issues. They reviewed electoral shortcomings that fueled divisions and pledged to prioritize peace over conflict.
Williams Amanzuru of Friends of Zoka emphasized that true democracy involves living in dignity and harmony, not just voting. He described the elections as marred by hostility, hatred, violence, and money influence rather than policy discussions, urging non-violent conflict management.
Criticism targeted media practices, with Solom Agwe and Santos Adrawa accusing some outlets of amplifying hate speech and bias. They called for conflict-sensitive reporting, civic education, and agenda-setting to aid healing.
Other voices, including Lawrence Dulu and Paulino Vuso, pointed to the monetization of politics and high legislator salaries as drivers of intense rivalries. They advocated policy reforms to refocus on public service.
Rose Raleo suggested extending dialogues to grassroots levels and organizing roundtables with elected and defeated candidates. Assistant Resident District Commissioner Simon Peter Obumai urged cultural elders to lead reconciliation efforts.
The 2026 polls in Adjumani resulted in one fatality and over 10 injuries from election violence, underscoring the pact’s urgency for restoring unity and development.
Source: Daily Monitor (Uganda)