Africa-Press – South-Sudan. The Western Equatoria Governor Alfred Futuyo has ordered all the state government officials and civil servants back on duty.
In a letter issued on Tuesday and seen by the City Review, Governor Futuyo urged all the constitutional post holders and civil servants to resume their regular jobs on Wednesday without fail.
“All the members of the executive, the members of the Revitalised Transitional Western Equatoria State Legislative Assembly, the Independent Commissions, and the civil servants across the state are urged to attend their duties as usual without attempting to boycott their places of work,” the order read partly.
However, the letter crafted in a harsh tone did not delve onto what would become of those who would boycott their duty.
Futuyo assured the public of security adding that the law enforcers were keeping watch of any potential lapses.
The directive comes after his deputy; Dr led a group of workers who vowed never to participate in state affairs including attending the weekly meetings of the council ministers.
Futuyo – Gaaniko fall out
After Gaaniko withdrew, Futuyo issued a statement on Sunday accusing Gaaniko and his colleagues of “covetousness” and “egocentrism” arguing that his critics wanted to overthrow his administration despite the state’s positive development progress.
“I would like to bring to [public] attention that the press statement issued by covetous leaders who only wanted to endow their pockets with state resources and deliver nothing to the community.” “This is not the first time the deputy governor and his party members have accused the humble governor, Hon. Lt. Gen. Alfred Futuyo Karaba, whose goal is to provide peace and development to the citizens of the state.”
The deadlock has paralysed the functions of the WES government; with activist Edmund Yakani warning that the political games could ruin the social well-being of the citizens.
Yakani, who is CEPO’s Executive Director, said the Futuyo-Gaaniko tiff could probably lead to a return of ethnic hostility and violence in the area.
He urged the council of states to act swiftly to avert this possibility as well as the breakdown of the social fabric and the implementation of the peace agreement.
“I am calling upon the council of state to constitute a quick committee to go and investigate the conflict between the governor and his deputy, the allegations of corruption, and find an amicable solution to the crisis because it should not turn into an ethnic fraction,” said Yakani.
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