Fort Portal municipality seat in Kabarole district has attracted five contenders in the forthcoming general elections.
They include the incumbent Alex Ruhunda on the National Resistance Movement ticket, Stephen Kaliba independent, Daka Joseph on the Forum for Democratic Change ticket, David Rwamuhumbu and Dr Richard Mugahi, both independents.
Alex Ruhunda who is seeking a second term of office has promised to lobby for the elevation of Fort Portal municipality to a city status.
