The governor of South Sudan’s Upper Nile State, Budhok Ayang Kur, last week urged the newly appointed members of his cabinet to report to the state capital, Malakal so that they take the oath of the office in the coming week.
Two weeks ago, President Kiir appointed advisors, ministers, county commissioners, and members of independent commissions to the state of Upper Nile. The officials, however, have yet to assume duties.
“I want you all to go back to the state. The oath-taking will be administered in Malakal town so you must all go to Malakal so that you assume offices,” he said.
Governor Ayang pointed out that the civil population in Upper Nile has suffered and that they need services.
“Our situation in Upper Nile is different from the rest of the country. We are in crisis. So let us unite so that we resolve the suffering of our people,” he stressed.
For his part, James Tor Monybuny, the state deputy governor, said necessary arrangements have been made ahead of the oath-taking ceremony in Malakal in the coming week.
The state official assured citizens of Upper Nile State that they will be provided with all the needed services.