The speaker of the Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA) Jemma Nunu Kumba has vowed to support the newly appointed governor of Warrap state.
According to the statement extended to the media, the Governor of Warrap State Bol Wek visited speaker of parliament in order to consult on avenue to strengthen cooperations.
According to the statement both leaders discussed areas of collaboration aimed at strengthening the leadership in Warrap state amidst the ongoing challenges.
“During the meeting, Governor Agoth received assurance from the Rt. Hon. Speaker of the National Assembly of her leaderships commitment to ensure collaboration and cooperation during this critical period that a State of emergency is declared in Warrap State” the statement partly read.
The Governor’s visit was aimed to broaden his consultative initiatives with key national institutions in order to achieve effective collaboration with various levels of government for the realization of peace and development.
Assuring the newly appointed governor, speaker Nunu reaffirmed support toward achieving peace and development in Warrap state.
“In her remarks, the Speaker also assured the Governor of Warrap State that the Transitional National Legislative Assembly will stand ready to support him in meeting the development expectations of the people of Warrap State” the statement read in part
Governor Bol was appointed recently and urge by the President to bring peace and stability to Warrap state.
President Salva Kiir also stated that he will continue to appoint and relieve officials in the position of Warrap State governor if that is what it takes to bring lasting peace to the state.
He revealed his intentions behind the frequent changes in leadership in the conflict-affected Warrap State during the swearing-in ceremony for new Governor Bol Wek, last week.
The head of the State further explained that he will continue rotating governors until he finds one capable of bringing stability to the state.
“I fired one governor yesterday and appointed a new one. I hope he will succeed in his duties. I wanted someone from Tonj to resolve the issues, but it has not worked, so I will try the whole of Warrap,” Kiir stated.
The President urged the newly appointed governor to make every effort to restore peace or risk being replaced.
“Bol Wek, it is up to you to succeed,” he added.
Kiir also called on the youth to cease hostilities and promote peaceful coexistence.
