Gov’t Introduces Terego District To Weaken People Power’s Wadri In Arua
By Elite Reporter
The
government of Uganda has finalized plans to create a new district known as
Terego District, which will be curved out of the original Arua district.
The
development was announced on Monday by the Parliament of Uganda, which tweeted
thus; “The House has adopted a motion for creation of the new district of
Terego District from Arua. The motion was moved by Hon Raphael Magezi, the
Minister for Local Government. 236 MPs voted for, 2 against and 5 abstained. #PlenaryUg.”
Minister Rapahel Magyezi tabled the proposal for the new Terego District before Parliament
However,
the move has since been interpreted by
many opposition politicians as a ploy by government to weaken the People Power stronghold
in Arua Municipality, which is currently headed by Hon. Kass...