A Rastafarian Albert Aheebwa has been elected as speaker of Fort Portal City. He beat his rival Betty Mujungu with only two votes in the race for Speaker.
Aheebwa said despite being elected speaker, he is not about to cut off his dreadlocks saying the people of Fort Portal entrusted him with their mandate despite being a Rastafarian.
“The voters have trust in me because of how I presented my ideas. I am African and I believe in black superiority. All our ancestors who fought against the black suppression in the Western world and for the superiority of the black people grew their hair,” he said.
Aheebwa is a son to veteran politician Stephen Kaliba.He took the day in the race for the speakership for Fort Portal City and was elected Speaker while Florence Tusiime, was appointed Deputy Speaker.
Aheebwa said as Speaker, his responsibility is to perform his duties by respecting the elements of good governance, rule of law and competitiveness.
He called on the council to remain a united force so as to deliver to people’s expectations.
Alex Ruhunda, the MP for Fort Portal City, said the Rastafarian speaker has a huge task to prove to the Public.
