New Central Equatoria governor launches probes into Emmanuel Adil’s administration

JUBA – Central Equatoria’s newly appointed Governor, Augustino Jadalla, has signaled a clear intent to scrutinize the state’s governance under his predecessor by establishing fact-finding committees.

In a series of gubernatorial orders issued on May 23, 2024, Jadalla authorized the formation of three separate committees tasked with investigating key areas of the previous administration’s performance: human resource practices, financial records, and management of government assets.

“The governor of Central Equatoria state has issued a gubernatorial order for formation of state committee to examine the financial records, approved budget including revenue collection and investment in accordance with appropriate regulation, procedures and policies,” the order said.

The first committee, led by Johnson Swaka and Muki Batali, will focus on human resource policies and their implementation within the state government. This probe aims to identify any potential irregularities or inefficiencies in recruitment, promotion, and personnel management practices.

A second committee, chaired by Engineer Stephen Juma Luga with Clement Maring as deputy, will delve into the management of government assets, lands, and properties. This committee will assess the disposal processes for these assets, ensuring compliance with regulations and identifying any instances of mismanagement.

Finally, an eleven-member committee will be established to examine the state’s financial records. This committee, as outlined in the gubernatorial order, will scrutinize “approved budgets, revenue collection, and investment activities,” ensuring adherence to established financial regulations, procedures, and policies.

The specific details regarding the alleged shortcomings of the previous administration remain unclear.

However, Governor Jadalla’s decision to launch these investigations suggests potential concerns about transparency and accountability within the state government.

The committees’ findings are expected to shed light on the state’s financial health, human resource practices, and management of government assets under the previous administration.

The outcomes of these probes could potentially lead to corrective measures, improved governance practices, and potential legal actions depending on the severity of any uncovered irregularities.