Special presidential advisor, who also doubles as UPDF representative to parliament, Lt. Gen.Peter Elwelu has called for the spirit of sacrifice from Karamoja leaders, as they represent the locals at various levels of leadership.

Elwelu was speaking today during a meeting of Karamoja local and civil leaders held at Goli military club, in Moroto municipality.

The outspoken General expressed dismay at the attitude of Karamoja leaders, particularly MPs who he says declined his invitation in the name of facilitation.

According to Elwelu, the MPs had wanted him to facilitate their movement to the region to a meeting which he argues is to benefit their electorates.

He however urged the leaders to have a heart of sacrifice to serve their people and desist from being self-centered.

On the other hand, Gen.Elwelu who was recently appointed by president Museveni to closely monitor government programs in Karamoja and Teso says he is in the region to ensure coordinated and transparent delivery of government programs, nurture team work amongst civil servants and also assess whether rightful beneficiaries have benefited from government programs, among other roles.

He noted that his short-term assessment indicates a lack of team work and absenteeism among leaders, citing an example of an unnamed RDC, he says is always in Soroti gambling.

The leaders on the ground including district chairpersons, chief administrative officers, security chiefs and others have welcomed Gen.Elwelu and have pledged commitment to work closely with him.