Church urges lawmakers to promote dialogue in politics as parliament begins work

JUBA – The Primate of the Episcopal Church of South Sudan, Archbishop Justin Badi Arama, has called on lawmakers to put aside political divisions and work toward service delivery to improve the lives of the citizens.

Arama who is also an Anglican bishop made this call during the swearing-in ceremony of the lawmakers at Freedom Hall in Juba yesterday.

“South Sudanese are watching and are waiting for you to eagling bear good fruits in form of good laws that will promote justice, peace and reconciliations in communities,” Arama said.

Arama reiterated the church readiness to support the lawmakers in prayers to achieve durable peace in the country while adding “As a church in South Sudan, we will support you in prayers for success to the glory of God.”

The Primate of the Episcopal Church urged lawmakers to pass laws that will promote peace and harmony among the communities of South Sudan.

“Members of the parliament are expecting lawmakers to deliver services to its citizens and pass laws that encourage services delivery to improve the lives of the citizens who have suffered a lot in this country,” he said.

South Sudan on Monday swore in 650 lawmakers to a newly created national parliament and council of states, in accordance with 2018 peace deal.

The creation of an inclusive national assembly was a key condition of the 2018 ceasefire that paused five years of bloodshed between government and rebel forces that left nearly 400,000 people dead.