John Akoon
Africa-Press – South-Sudan. The chairperson of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP), Gabriel Kuot Akook is calling on the Minister of Finance and Planning Dr. Bak Barnaba Chol to apologize to the wounded heroes.
Kuot said it was disrespectful for Dr. Bak to refer to the wounded heroes as “self-proclaimed heroes.”
In a statement released by the minister about the incident that occurred on the ministry’s premises, the minister said the issue involved a group of “Self-proclaimed wounded heroes,” who forced their way into the ministry and demanded their medical benefits.
Kuot lamented that by referring to the wounded heroes as “self-proclaimed wounded heroes” was disrespectful of their sacrifices.
“We urge the minister of finance and planning to retract the offensive statement and issue a formal apology to the wounded heroes and heroines, their families, and the people of South Sudan,” he said.
“We also call on the ministry to take immediate steps to address the concerns of these individuals and ensure that they receive the care and support they deserve,” Kuot appealed.
According to Kuot, it is inappropriate for the government to fight with those who have sacrificed their blood for the country’s independence and to also be described as ‘self-proclaimed wounded heroes.”
The senior politician further said that his party recognizes the sacrifices made by wounded heroes and that the government must offer proper care and support.
“It is the government’s responsibility to respect them rather than belittle them.”
“The government must honor and respect the sacrifices made by these individuals, not to belittle them. It is the duty of the government,” Kuot added.
Source: The City Review South Sudan
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