Ibanda District LC 5 chairman, Melichiadis KaJwenje has quit the race of seeking re-election in the coming 2021 elections due to medical reasons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He revealed this while appearing on a political talk show on one of the local radio stations in Ibanda town.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThis issue, I didn\u2019t want it to be a rumour. I kept it as a secret such that I tell you at the right time,\u201d said Kajwenje before apologizing to his voters and campaign agents that; \u201cI am also concerned but I ask for forgiveness because you put in your effort and time to mobilize for me.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI appreciate your support and I know you love me but remember you will love me when I am alive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIt is useless to remain in politics when my health is not okay. So, you will forgive me and I will call all of you at tell you the way forward.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kajwenje also thanked the people of Ibanda for trusting him for the past 15years he has been the chairman of the district.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
With Kajwenje pulling out, Ibanda district speaker, Happy Herbart Mayanja will now tussle it out with Fredric Mutabaruka for district\u2019s top job.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It is worth noting that Kajwenje is a brother to the minister of Karamoja Affairs, Hon Eng John Byabagambi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ibanda District is located in Southwestern Uganda.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It borders with the districts of Mbarara to the South, Kiruhura to the East, Buhweju to the west and Kamwenge to the North.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The District has total surfaces area of 967 Km2.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The district lies on an altitude of 1800 metres above sea level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The district has 8 Sub counties, 4 town councils and 1 municipal Council, 46 parishes and 590 Villages.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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