Commentator Omiri commends Twic East primaries as a model of mature politics, praises Napwon

Commentator Stephen Omiri Obuor has praised the Twic East primary elections, describing them as an example of mature politics, while commending Hon. Josephine Napwon for her role in ensuring a free and fair process. In a Facebook post, Omiri said the primaries demonstrated how political competition should be conducted, with candidates presenting their manifestos and development agendas without intimidation or negative campaigning. “I think the Twic East primaries should serve as a fantastic example of what I would describe as mature politics, where political competition is treated as an opportunity for candidates to present their manifestos and overall agendas to their constituents without intimidation or negative campaigning,” Omiri wrote.

He contrasted the use of secret ballots in Twic East with the queuing method reportedly adopted in other constituencies, arguing that the secret ballot offered voters greater freedom to express their preferences. “While other constituencies opted for an intimidating style of queuing, they chose a true democracy through a secret ballot,” he said. Omiri also commended Hon. Josephine Napoun for her conduct during the primaries, saying she assured supporters that the process would be free and fair. “Secondly, let me commend Hon. Josephine Napwon; I think she did a marvellous job. She was friendly and assured supporters that the primaries would be free and fair, and she delivered on that promise,” he stated. He congratulated Deng Junior on his victory, crediting the young aspirant with winning the support of his constituents, while also praising other young candidates for articulating their political agendas. “Congratulations to the young and eloquent Deng Junior for winning the hearts of his people, and congratulations…