UDM Leader Mongameli Bobani Ready To Serve Despite Hostile Welcome From ANC, DA

SANDILE MOTHA

CONTROVERSIAL United Democratic Movement (UDM) strongman, Mongameli Bobani, says he’s ready to serve the people of Nelson Mandela Metro despite his unexpected come back being met with hostility.

Bobani was appointed a member of the mayoral committee with the responsibility of heading the infrastructure and engineering portfolio.

He will replace ANC councillor Andile Lungisa, who was forced to step down from the position until his court case has been finalised.

“I have no time to occupy myself with narrow opinions of what other people think about me. I’m inheriting a department with massive challenges and the task at hand is to serve the residents of Nelson Mandela Bay. The challenges in water provision for poor communities will be high on my agenda,” Bobani told Inside Metros.

He also said his department will be paying greater attention to the municipal communication and feedback channels ensuring that the metro’s