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AWEIL - 24 May 2017

Ex-governor of Aweil state welcomes dismissal from position

Photo: Aweil governor Ronald Ruay Deng. (Radio Tamazuj)
Photo: Aweil governor Ronald Ruay Deng. (Radio Tamazuj)

Ronald Ruay Deng, former governor of Aweil state, welcomed dismissal from his position by President Kiir, saying it was time for another person to serve in the state government.

Ruay was dismissed on Tuesday night after holding the position since December 2015. No reasons were cited for the change.

“I thank President Salva Kiir Mayardit for the trust for one year and a half. It was time given to youths to see how youths can govern, it was a lifetime experience,” said Ronald in an interview with Radio Tamazuj today.

Ronald, who is a staunch supporter of Gen. Paul Mong, denied rumours that President Kiir plans to remove all supporters of former army chief Paul Malong in Northern Bahr al Ghazal.

“Our constitution has given all powers to the president, so he has the right to remove anybody, if there is any decree, people should not discuss, it is a prerogative of the president and I thank him,” he said.

The former official pointed out that he managed to maintain security and build some development projects in the state.  “I also managed to mobilize NGOs, now there are many organizations that are operating in Aweil here, and they are encouraging our people to cultivate,” he said.

Ronald promised to cooperate with his successor Yournew Wol Kuot, saying the new governor will make change in the state. “I am sure he will come and start from where I have stopped,” he said.