Caretaker Governor of Northern Bahr el Ghazala, Gen. Charles Madut Akol, has called on newly sworn-in caretaker ministers to collaborate in ensuring the proper organization of elections in South Sudan. The governor made the remarks during the swearing-in ceremony for the caretaker ministers on Wednesday. He emphasized that elections are crucial for closing the chapter on the transitional arrangement established under the peace agreement and creating an opportunity for the country to move forward.
Gen. Madut stressed that it is a collective responsibility to ensure the electoral process is properly organized. He urged the officials to join hands in this endeavor, acknowledging that the government formed under the peace agreement has struggled to deliver meaningful development to citizens. The governor noted that the reality on the ground is evident, with hardships faced by children, mothers, and fathers across the country.
According to Gen. Madut, much of the government’s attention has been focused on implementing the peace agreement, which has limited its ability to directly engage with communities and address their needs. He stated that for a long time, the government has been unable to truly engage with its people, who have been waiting patiently. The governor emphasized that preparing for elections requires cooperation across all levels of government.
The caretaker ministers were sworn in amid skepticism about South Sudan's planned polls. The governor's call for cooperation comes as the country continues to face challenges in organizing elections. Gen. Madut's remarks highlight the importance of collaboration among ministers, governors, and other state institutions in ensuring the electoral process is properly organized.
The peace agreement established a transitional arrangement, which has been in place for some time. Gen. Madut's government has faced challenges in delivering development to citizens, with many facing hardships. The governor's call for collective responsibility in ensuring the electoral process is properly organized is seen as a crucial step toward moving the country forward.
Elections in South Sudan are seen as a critical step toward stabilizing the country and creating an opportunity for growth and development. The governor's remarks emphasize the need for cooperation and collective responsibility in ensuring the electoral process is properly organized. Gen. Madut's government will need to work closely with all stakeholders to ensure the success of the electoral process.
The swearing-in ceremony for the caretaker ministers marks a significant step toward preparing for elections in South Sudan. Gen. Madut's call for cooperation and collective responsibility highlights the challenges facing the country and the need for collaboration to ensure the electoral process is properly organized. The country continues to face skepticism about its planned polls, but the governor's remarks offer a positive step toward moving forward.
Key points
- Gen. Charles Madut Akol urges caretaker ministers to work together to ensure properly organized elections in South Sudan.
- The governor emphasizes that elections are crucial for closing the chapter on the transitional arrangement established under the peace agreement.
- Gen. Madut stresses that preparing for elections requires cooperation across all levels of government.
