By KT Reporter
Ismail Drabe Adirisi of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) has retained his position as the LCV Chairperson for Madi Okollo District in the West Nile sub-region following a tightly contested election.
According to the official results announced by the Madi Okollo District Election Administrator, Samuel Olet, Drabe garnered 16,014 votes, narrowly defeating independent candidate Bruno Onzima, who polled 15,917 votes. Another independent contender, Antes Oyemy Asedri, received 254 votes.
Speaking shortly after his victory, Drabe expressed gratitude to the voters and reflected on the challenges faced during the campaign. He said his team encountered hostility and voter intimidation, but called for unity among residents as he continues his leadership.
When contacted after the announcement of results, independent candidate Antes Oyemy Asedri, who was initially in the race, confirmed that he had withdrawn his candidature before polling day.
According to the official results, a total of 32,185 valid votes were cast, with 767 ballots rejected, bringing the total number of ballots counted to 32,952.
An analysis of the results shows that Drabe significantly increased his support compared to the 2021 election, when he won with 7,192 votes. Meanwhile, runner-up Bruno Onzima also recorded strong growth, rising from 5,383 votes in 2021, making the 2026 race one of the most competitive in Madi Okollo District’s recent political history.
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