Written By | Jovita Hasto
Mr Godwins Oulanya Muhumuza, the Speaker-elect for Ibanda District, receives tools for the 2026–2031 term. [PHOTO: JOVITA HASTO]
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By Jovita Hasto
Ibanda district leaders have pledged to fight corruption in the area, saying the vice has affected service delivery.
During the swearing-in ceremony held on May 20, where 36 councillors took their oath for the 2026–2031 term, administered by the Ibanda District Chief Magistrate, Her Worship Agnes Nantawo, the leaders promised to continue serving the people and fighting corruption.
Speaking before attendees at the ceremony held at the district headquarters, Mr Happy Herbert Mayanja, who was sworn in for a second term as Ibanda District chairperson, asked councillors to cooperate with him in the fight against corruption.
“We are going to fight corruption. I have always said so, but you have always disappointed me. Whatever I say publicly shall be done, so the new blood should now join me in the fight against corruption,” Mr Mayanja said.
Mr Mayanja also reminded leaders to fight poverty among households.
“Now, let us try by all means to ensure that household incomes increase and that we fight poverty in homes. We shall fight poverty when we remain focused as councillors and understand what the people want, as we promised them. We should work together,” he added.
Ms Betty Turyahabwe, the newly appointed deputy district chairperson, said corruption affects service delivery.
“This term in Ibanda is a term of no corruption and no sleeping on the job. We shall fight corruption because it cripples service delivery. I pledge not to allow any corruption scandals in Ibanda District during this term,” she said.
Ms Angelina Nshemereirwe, the new secretary for social services in Ibanda District, said the district has prioritised improving schools in the area.
She explained that some government-aided schools in the district are in a sorry state.
“We want to ensure that structures at some government schools are improved. Some of the buildings are in poor condition, and we need to improve them. We want to use the income we have at the district and distribute it equally so that these services can be delivered,” she stated.
Mr Godwins Oulanya Muhumuza, the elected Speaker of Ibanda District, said that over the last five years, the district has performed well in the National Assessment of Local Governments because leaders have worked together with civil servants. He urged leaders to remain united.
“Ibanda has been ranking first and second in the National Assessment Report because leaders have united and worked together with civil servants in the area. I want to assure you that, as leaders, we are not going to sleep in office but will continue delivering services to our people,” he said.
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