Emotions ran high as Acholi team captain Okello Tito broke down in tears while making a public appeal for assistance for his teammate and “brother,” Onek Alfred, who is currently detained in India over serious drug-related charges. According to reports, Onek Alfred was arrested in December 2023 at Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi. Authorities allege that he was found in possession of approximately 1.1 kilograms of suspected cocaine. The Indian government subsequently charged him under the stringent Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, a law known for its tough stance on drug trafficking and possession. Under this legislation, if convicted, Onek could face severe penalties ranging from 10 to 20 years in prison, depending on the court’s findings and the classification of the substance involved. Speaking with visible distress, Okello Tito described Onek as not just a teammate but a brother, emphasizing his importance both on and o...
By dawn, Gulu City had spoken—not loudly, but firmly. His Worship Hon. Labeja Julius Gunya , popularly known as Gunya , has officially clinched the Gulu City mayoral seat after one of the most closely watched and tension-filled elections the city has witnessed in recent years. This was not a casual victory. It was a defended one. From the first ballot cast, it became clear that the election would be decided as much by alertness as by numbers. Reports from various polling stations pointed to attempted electoral mischief, including alleged pre-ticked ballot papers and last-minute inducements aimed at boda boda riders on voting day. The message was simple: relax, and you lose. What changed the story was vigilance—relentless, organized, and loud enough to be felt. Gunya’s camp, backed by artists, media practitioners, and committed observers, maintained constant pressure throughout the day and deep into the tallying process. Cameras stayed on. Voices stayed raised. Every suspicious mov...