Councillor Dighambong Anthony Mvo breaks record by obtaining a second mandate, promises achievements in three years.

February 18, 2020

By Stephen Ojang in Wum.

The incumbent Mayor of Wum council, Dighambong Anthony Mvo, has been elected Mayor of the Council as Pioneer Mayor to rule Wum council for two consecutive mandates.

In an elective council session, Tuesday 18th February 2020, Dighambong Anthony Mvo recorded 24 votes out of the 24 cast.

In his first address after the Elections, he greeted the bravery of the councillors who accepted to run under the CPDM ticket. He challenged them to work together for an improved living condition of their people.

In a session chaired by the eldest councillor, Prof Mendi Stephen Dung, Councillor Hamza Umaru was elected as First Deputy Mayor and Councillor Sih Marie Zenobia as second Deputy Mayor.

The election of the deputy Mayor, recorded 24 votes on 24.

It is the first time a Mayor is elected for two consecutive mandates in Wum, a subdivision that plays host to the Divisional headquarters of Menchum.

The supervisory authority, Menchum SDO, Abdoullahi Aliou, challenged the council executive to work for the common good of the population, and to foster justice that will lead to peace and long-lasting development.

He also urged them to bring the youths on board so that they leave the bushes where they have been fighting the state.

The election of the mayor of Wum council took place at the Wum town Hall.

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