He has been cowering as an Independent. Always demure on the party stand. He has now let it out – He is YELLOW!
The Soroti celebrated construction magnet, Francis Esudu Obwonyo, born in 1978, has formally declared his candidacy for the Soroti City Mayoral seat, presenting a baroque
blueprint aimed at ameliorating critical issues in land management, healthcare, and education.
His bid is underpinned by an extensive background and unwavering commitment to community enhancement.
Esudu’s education commenced at Aparisa Primary School in Tubur Sub-county, Soroti District, subsequently transitioning to Soroti Demonstration Primary School, where he consummated his primary education.
His secondary education journey began at Teso College Aloet in 1993, continuing at Wairaka College for his Senior 3 and O-level completion in 1996. He then advanced to Tororo College for his A-level in 1997, culminating in the attainment of a Diploma in Engineering from Uganda Technical College (UTC) Masaka.
Currently immersed in the construction business, Esudu utilizes his technical acumen to envisage a metamorphosed Soroti City. His stratagem encompasses significant enhancements in land management, healthcare services, and educational infrastructure.
In the realm of land management, Esudu advocates for the incorporation of landlords into the municipal planning paradigm, thereby ensuring their vested interests are judiciously represented.
His vision includes the augmentation of road infrastructure to bolster accessibility and escalate land value, thereby catalyzing economic proliferation.
In the healthcare sector, Esudu aspires to elevate local health centers from level 2 to level 4, thereby heightening the provision of medical services to the populace.
Moreover, he intends to address the exigent staffing requirements within health facilities to ensure the efficacious and efficient delivery of healthcare services.
Pertaining to education, Esudu envisions the enhancement of staffing levels within schools and the provision of adequate accommodation for educators, thereby jacking up the quality of education.
Furthermore, he plans to advocate for the acquisition of examination printing machinery within educational institutions to streamline the assessment process and mitigate associated costs.
Esudu previously vied for a political seat in the 2021 elections but was bested by Joshua Edogu of the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC). Despite this setback, Esudu’s dedication to public service remains indefatigable.
The electoral outcome of 2021, was as follows:
Joshua Edogu (FDC) accrued 6,964 votes, George Michael Egunyu (NRM) garnered 6,788 votes, Ojur Peter (Independent) obtained 3,757 votes, Esudu Francis Obwonyo (Independent) secured 2,829 votes, Ejoku Elias (NUP) received 383 votes, Pascal Amuriat (UPC) amassed 311 votes, and Ebitu Lambert (DP) achieved 293 votes.
The experience and insights gleaned from the previous election have invigorated his resolve to engender a positive transformation within Soroti City.
Esudu Francis Obwonyo’s candidacy epitomizes a vision of inclusive development, augmented public services, and community-driven advancement.
With his profound background in engineering and construction, coupled with his steadfast dedication to the tweaking of Soroti City.
