Africa-Press – South-Sudan. The governor of Upper Nile State, James Oyai, has vowed to end any violence in war-torn Malakal.
Governor Oyai was appointed last month amid continued violence in Upper Nile state.
However, during the oath-taking, President Salva Kiir cautioned the new governor to end conflict and bring communities together in the Upper Nile.
There have been ongoing reports of community conflict over who truly owns the town of Malakal.
The governor vowed to unite the communities in Malakal and end conflict in the entire state during his speech at the launch of Melut County Magazine 2021-2022, which focuses on how the county has used its oil share.
He said that his government will work hard to ensure that no violence erupts again among communities.
“This time we do not want any of our residents in the Upper Nile to die again,” Odhok said.
According to Odhok, Upper Nile residents must now band together and embrace challenges, regardless of party affiliation.
“The number one thing to do in Malakal is to bring all five tribes together. I am going to work for Upper Nile; not for a party. I am going to work entirely for peace in Upper Nile State,” he vowed.
He stated that the president and deputies directed him to ensure that Upper Nile State must return to normalcy, and he took up the challenge positively.
Odhok appealed to the youth to support the government in bringing peace to the state, adding that peace is everyone’s responsibility.
He appreciated the organisers of the community development community for ensuring that resources are invested in the development of the county and the state at large.
Meanwhile, during part of the same event, Deng Joh Melut, the county commissioner, said he would rally behind the governor’s leadership to ensure that peace prevails in the state.
He said the Melut Development Committee had done its part, adding that the necessary question regarding the utilisation of the oil share is allowed as part of transparency.
“The committee is also there to ensure that complaints are addressed because we know that there might be people down there with different views,” Deng said.
He appreciated the work done by the committee and asked them to continue in that spirit, citing that it will improve development in the state through the available resources.
Source: The City Review South Sudan
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