Lawmaker criticizes Jonglei government division on Nyirol conflict
The lawmaker, Wany Bum Makhor, questioned the intentions of the government of Jonglei State as to why they are divided over the formation of a peace committee
By Chol Riak
A member of the Jonglei State Legislative Assembly representing Uror County has challenged the Jonglei State government for having a divisive stance on the resolution of the Nyirol conflict.
This came after the governor and his deputy formed parallel committees to address the conflict in Nyirol County, where 7 people were killed and 23 others injured.
The lawmaker, Wany Bum Makhor, questioned the intentions of the government of Jonglei State as to why they are divided over the formation of a peace committee to address the Nyirol conflict.
“We the representatives of Lou-Nuer people in Jonglei State Legislative Assembly demand clarity on why the government of Jonglei State is sharply divided over the formation of a peace committee for Nyirol County,” Makhor said.
He continued, “The unfolding contradictory orders from the governor, deputy governor and secretary general respectively, unearthed the lack of a clear, unified response from the government particularly on the incident in Nyirol County.”
Makhor noted that the government has been resolving state issues comprehensively unlike the Nyirol case.
“When past incidents in other counties like Duk among others were met with decisive action, begs the questions about the current administration’s ability to act effectively and constructively in handling the deadly intercommunal feud in Nyirol County,” Makhor said.
He further added that the ongoing contradictions within the state leadership can reduce trust among the citizens and the government.
“When contradictory orders are issued by the same government, it can create confusion, reduce trust in leadership, and complicate the resolution of already sensitive situations. This fragmentation within the state government, in an hour of need, might send a message that political divisions are prioritized over the well-being of citizens,” Makhor added.
“Yet, the expectation from a responsible government is to protect and serve all communities impartially, upholding their mandate to maintain security and preserve peace across the state.”
“The unfolding contradictory orders from the governor, deputy governor and secretary general respectively, unearthed the lack of a clear, unified response from the government particularly on the incident in Nyirol County,” Wany Bum Makhor, Member of Jonglei state legislative assembly.
