Rtd Gen Moses Ali, 85, has declared his intention to defend his parliamentary seat in the 2026 General Election.
The 2nd Deputy Prime Minister says he still wants to lead the people of Adjumani West Constituency because he has unfulfilled business in government.
“Some people speculated on social media that I was dead, but I want to tell you that I am still alive,’’ Gen Ali told the electorates in Adjumani last week.
“How many times shall I be buried? I have not died, the day I will die, you will be informed. I will contest again and if you are not happy, it is upon you,” he added.
Gen Ali says he wants to find solutions to the long-standing Apaa land conflict, the construction of the bridge on Laropi on the River Nile, the construction of the Adjumani Obongi Terego road, and the building of a bridge in Sinyaya.
Last week, he joined traditional dancers, with his walking stick to prove to the public that he is still strong to lead the people of Adjumani West.
His pronouncement to contest drew mixed reactions, especially from some of the people who contested with him.
Mr Santo Adrawa, a former aspirant for Adjumani West Constituency seat, described the pronouncement as “laughable”, but said Gen Ali is welcome to contest because it is his civic right.
“This has always been the test of our political maturity. The big test was in 2021. The next election in 2026 is for self-determination,” Mr Adrawa said.
Gen Ali is commonly known as the Cock, because of his shrewdness, popularity and determination. The Cock nickname is interpreted to mean that once it crows, the chicken listens and that once the General gives directives, his constituents abide. The cock also epitomises the strength of a head of a family.