Lira City | The Eye Media – A fresh political storm is brewing in Lira City after two of the region’s most powerful women leaders—Health Minister Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng and Gender Minister Hon. Betty Amongi—turned their guns on each other in what is shaping up to be a fierce 2026 contest.
Speaking before her supporters, Dr. Aceng declared that “there is no other person who will discipline Hon. Betty Amongi except Dr. Jane Aceng Ocero.” She openly hinted at joining the Lira City race, telling the crowd she was ready to confront Amongi at the ballot.
Not to be outdone, Hon. Amongi quickly hit back with a stinging counterpunch: “Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng should pack her bags because she will be out of Lira City by January 2026.”
The sharp exchange has electrified the local political scene, leaving residents split between two titans of Lango politics. Observers say the clash is more than a battle of personalities—it’s a collision of political camps, influence, and pride, with both leaders boasting massive networks within government and across Lango sub-region.
For now, the people of Lira City are watching keenly as the two heavyweights size each other up, promising a bruising showdown that could redefine the political map of northern Uganda ahead of the 2026 general elections.
The Eye Media will keep you posted as the battle lines harden.
