Dr. Rosemary Alwoc Ogwal (PhD), has been endorsed by the family to run for the Dokolo Woman MP seat, according to a reliable source.
After the passing of Cecilia Ogwal, a vibrant politician, the family convened a meeting to discuss her legacy and unfinished projects in which a resolution was made that Cecilia Ogwal’s eldest daughter, Dr Rosemary Alwoc Ogwal should stand and replace her slain mother come the bi election.
The family noted that, Cecilia Ogwal’s on going projects need an “inner” parliamentary representation for their realization.
Additionally, the importance of continuing the charity initiatives initiated by the late Cecilia Ogwal was emphasized, with the consensus that a family member closely associated with her should step forward.
“After several hours of discussion, they agreed to front Dr. Rosemary Alwoc Ogwal as the candidate for the Dokolo Woman MP position,” the source added.
The funeral for Cecilia Ogwal, who passed away on January 18 in India, took place on Saturday, January 27, in Alito, Kole district.
The decision to support Dr. Rosemary Alwoc Ogwal was reinforced by a delegation of voters from over 60 parishes in Dokolo district. This delegation visited the family after the burial and expressed their desire for Dr. Rosemary Ogwal to continue the work initiated by her late mother. They highlighted ongoing Church, education, livelihood, and development projects that were at risk following Cecilia’s demise.
Dr. Rosemary Alwoc Ogwal’s educational background includes studies at Mt St Mary’s Namagunga from S1 to S6. She later pursued her undergraduate degree in Law in the UK, followed by a Master’s and PhD in Economics. She has since been practicing as an economist.
In accordance with electoral laws, bye-elections are expected to be held within 60 days after Parliament declares a seat vacant.
Although its not yet clear on which political party ticket the anointed Ogwal shall stand, The public now awaits to see other anointed super candidates who shall be fronted by the big political parties including the ruling NRM to tussle it out with Dr Ogwal who seems to have already caught the public eye in Dokolo.
