Busia Governor, Dr Paul Nyongesa Otuoma, has issued a stern warning to leaders, urging them to avoid divisive politics and focus on promoting peace and unity among the communities in Busia.

Speaking at the Iteso Cultural Festival, Dr Otuoma emphasized the need for Members of County Assembly (MCA) to prioritize the needs of the people who elected them instead of engaging in premature campaigning.

“You cannot be elected today and the following day you hit the campaign trail again. This is what is pulling us back on development, and it is immoral”. He said

He also dismissed claims that the Teso region was being neglected in terms of development, highlighting the recent passing of the supplementary budget as evidence of the government’s commitment to all areas of the county.

“MCAs just passed the supplementary budget the other day on Friday. And that’s our first main budget of my government. So which is this other budget upon which some people are claiming we have developed other parts of the county and by-passed Teso?” he paused

The Deputy Governor echoed these sentiments and called for action against those hindering progress.

The event was attended by various leaders including The Iteso Cultural Leader Paul Sande Emolot.

Also present was Teso North MP Oku Kaunya, Busia County Assembly Speaker, Hon. Fredrick Odilo, Principal Administrative Secretary in the Office of the President Arthur Osiya and Tororo South MP from the neighbouring Uganda, Fredrick Ang’ ura who emphasized the importance of unity and collaboration for the betterment of the community.