The winds of transformation swept across Apac District on Thursday, May 21, 2026, as a fresh wave of leadership took the oath of office at the Boma Grounds. This was far more than a mere ceremonial transition; it was a powerful declaration of war against the systemic corruption and administrative rot that have long hindered progress in local government. High ranking officials and community members gathered to witness a historic commitment to transparency, where the central theme was clear: the era of bribery and the abuse of public office must come to a definitive end.
During this landmark event, Maruzi County Member of Parliament Peter Obong Acuda spoke with brutal honesty about the state of the nation. He described corruption not as a series of isolated incidents, but as a deeply embedded disease within the very fabric of government institutions. Acuda noted that because many have grown up within these broken systems, the vice has become tragically normalized. To break this cycle of favoritism and backroom deals, he passionately advocated for the modernization of public service through a computerized recruitment system. By following international standards of digital hiring, he argued that Apac can finally eliminate the human bias and bribery that currently plague the recruitment of civil servants.
Sharing this vision for a revitalized district, Apac District Woman Representative Betty Engola heralded the inauguration as a vital change of guards. She urged the incoming administration to place the needs of the people at the heart of every decision. Engola’s message was one of empowerment and economic patriotism; she called for the prioritization of local residents for government jobs and the awarding of contracts to local businesses. By keeping resources within the community and exercising strict oversight on the use of public assets, such as government vehicles, she believes the district can finally achieve the unity and development its citizens deserve.
The ceremony reached its peak with the official swearing-in of Ambrose Agech as the new LCV Chairperson, a role he assumed under the guidance of Lira Chief Magistrate Joe Fay Adoko. In a show of administrative continuity, Chief Administrative Officer Olaboro Emmy Ejuku handed over the instruments of power, including the Constitution and the Local Governments Act. Ejuku also presented a new government vehicle to help the leadership reach the people more effectively. In his debut address, Chairperson Agech did not mince words. He vowed to protect the integrity of public office, warning that under his leadership, no citizen will ever have to pay a bribe to secure a job. He issued a stern ultimatum to any corrupt officials currently in the system, making it clear that his administration will prioritize merit and service over political identity.
This spirit of reform was echoed by neighboring Kwania LCV Chairperson George KK Akaca, who warned that both those who offer bribes and those who accept them will face the full force of the law. To execute his ambitious agenda, Chairperson Agech appointed a diverse cabinet, including Charles Hilton Ogang as Vice Chairperson, alongside dedicated secretaries for finance, works, and social services. The legislative wing also saw a shift in power as Oscar Ogwang was elected as the Speaker of the Apac District Local Government, supported by Jane Apio as Deputy Speaker.
As this new chapter begins, the people of Apac look forward to a government defined by its actions rather than just its words. The message from the Boma Grounds was loud and clear: leadership is a sacred trust, and the new administration is ready to build a district where honesty, local empowerment, and selfless service are the cornerstones of every government office.