Africa-Press – South-Sudan. Upper Nile State Governor, Gen. James Koang Chuol, says surviving seven gunshot wounds during South Sudan’s liberation struggle is a testament to his loyalty to the nation, firmly stating that he cannot be bribed.
Speaking during the 16th May celebrations in Malakal town over the weekend, Governor Koang dismissed what he called “negative media propaganda”, accusing him of accepting bribes to permit an SSPDF military operation in his hometown of Nasir.
He reaffirmed his unwavering loyalty to South Sudan’s liberation struggle and national unity.
Governor Koang explained that the recent violence in Nasir and Ulang counties could have been prevented if communities had fully considered the consequences of their actions.
“I spoke with many people about the consequences, but they said that I was bribed. No one can bribe me,” he declared.
“I participated in the liberation of this country. I have more than seven bullets in my body. Can I be bribed for what I fought for in this way? War is not easy—people die in it.”
Governor Koang expressed frustration over the misinformation circulating on social media and emphasized that his principles are grounded in the sacrifices he and others made for the country’s independence.
He further urged his fellow citizens, particularly the Nuer community, to prioritize peace and unity over violence and division.
“For God’s sake, talk to us about unity. People who caused the problem are very far away from us; let them cause their problems. In our community, people can be finished off, even with a small problem. We always do not think about the future, because if we did, we would have thought about the consequences of what happened in Ulang and Nasir, and this could have been avoided.”
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