JUBA/TEREKEKA – South Sudan governor of Terekeka State Chan Ali Malou has replaced all county commissioners with traditional chiefs.
The replacement which occurred in December 2019 was meant to meet popular demand of taking town to the people. The replacements were reportedly made on December 25, 2019.
However, minister Ladu dismissed the allegations, arguing that the chiefs are closer to the people and that they are in a better position to disseminate the revitalized peace agreement.
Minister Ladu was speaking to Eye Radio this morning from Terekeka.
“The reshuffle is a normal routine of politics that happens in the country more particularly in Terekeka State,” Ladu said. “He (governor) actually reshuffled and brought chiefs to be commissioners who were active and they are people who are close to the people and they are on the ground.”
The state information minister says the new commissioners will mobilize locals to support the implementation of the revitalized peace agreement.
“I believe the chiefs who are brought will work with the policy of the government,”
Minister Ladu says he believes the new commissioners will perform to the expectations of the government.
He added that new chiefs will be elected to replace those who have become commissioners.
