Lakes state governor: avoid gossip, focus on the future of the state
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By Manyang Mayom
March 15, 2011 (RUMBEK) - The governor of Lakes state has urged
citizens of his state to avoid rumour mongering and to building the
nation of South Sudan.
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Governor of Lakes state, Chol Tong Mayay (ST)
Speaking to the press from his office in Rumbek on Monday, governor
Chol Tong Mayay said that his absence from the state had given rise to
what he called “so many rumours”, which he did not elaborate upon.
Mayay urged Lakes state citizens to work together to address issues
such as insecurity, investment, education and health. He also pointed
out that initiatives in the state are based upon a “bottom-up
approach”
Mayay said that “I spent 18 more days in Juba and of course there were
more rumours that I was suspended – let us avoid rumours [...] I am an
elected governor, by people, and if I go wrong in decision making, you
are absolutely right to advise were I go wrong”.
The Governor revealed that he filed a case against the Khartoum based
Al’Shoruk television station for tarnishing his name with allegations
of a US$27 million embezzlement to a foreign country in 2010. He said
that the TV will be required to provide the sources and proofs of
their allegations, “if they fail to provide sources, then they will
face justice – this Al-shourk have spoiled my image” he said.
DEVELOPMENTAL PLANS IN THE STATE
Mayay, said that there are a number of developmental projects to be
implemented in the state, among them, the extension of the coverage of
South Sudan Television (SSTV), road networks, and the completion of
the stalled Rumbek electricity project.
He affirmed that during his absence from the state, he has been in
Juba for an official visit, to report on his state plans to the
Government of Southern Sudan (GoSS) president Salva Kiir Mayardit.
He also discussed with the minister of information and broadcasting,
Barnaba Marial Benjamin, the need to have SSTV signal covering all the
Lakes state territory and the training of local reporters from Radio
Rumbek (FM 98). He also spoke about his meeting with the Minister of
Roads and Transport with regards to the construction of a road from
Yirol to Wau through Rumbek and Tonj.
The Governor said that the stalled work of providing electricity to
the residents of Rumbek, would resume soon, as promised by the
Chairperson of Electricity Corporation.
He also held meetings with potential investors from China and India,
inviting the Chinese to assist in the health sector.
FUTURE CAPITAL OF SOUTH SUDAN
Mayay who had been lobbying to host the South Sudan declaration of
independence celebrations on 9 July 2011, said it had had been
unsuccessful, explain that all ten states of South Sudan will hold
celebrations.
“Now, the Lakes state government is making more lobbies for the
relocation of the South Sudan capital from Juba to Ramcil” said Mayay.
On 13 March 2011 a visit to Ramcil with the committee charged with
researching the location of the federal capital of South Sudan, led by
the GoSS minister of investment Oyai Deng Ajak, Mayay expressed his
hope that Ramcil would be chosen. He said the committee hopes to
submit their findings to the GoSS Council of Ministers this week.
YIROL WEST COUNTY AND MVOLO CLASHES
The Governor expressed his regret for the ongoing skirmishes in
Mapourdit, adding that he is communicating with the Governor of
Western Equatoria to find a lasting solution to the dispute.
Mayay affirmed that “security forces are on the ground to prevent
further retaliatory attacks from both sides of warring community of
Jur-Mvolo and Dinka-Atuot” warning that those responsible for the
clashes will be brought to justice.
(ST)
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