Episcopal archbishop hails WES government cooperation with churches
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May 10, 2011 (KAMPALA) – At welcoming dinner on Monday organised in
honour of Archbishop Daniel Deng Bul of the Episcopal Church of the
Sudan (ECS), the religious leader hailed the cooperation between the
state government of Western Equatoria and various churches.
Addressing the invited guests at the function, Canon Deng said he felt
honoured to witness such “coexistence in South Sudan which has given
an indication of WES government has the fear and respect for the
Lord.”
“I pledge the support of the churches behind every government who have
the fear of God, like the sheppard’s who taking care of their sheep”
the archbishop praised.
In less than two months the mainly Christian South will separate from
the Islamic dominated North, after a referendum vote in January saw an
overwhelmingly vote for secession.
Deng promised that the churches in the south will pray earnestly to
have people and leaders who make South Sudan like other countries in
the world.
“A God fearing country has justice for the people, humanity and no
corruption, because they fearing God” he said.
He encouraged the government officials to stop battling for positions,
which will create loopholes for the south’s enemies to laugh at the
southerners.
Deng stated that any government that listens to its people qualifies
that country to be full nation of humanity.
“South Sudan still have a lot of challenges ahead, but take heart
together we say no to them” lamented Deng.
The archbishop appreciated the state for having started talks to
intend to preserve the unity of the people of South Sudan, adding that
the rest of the southern states should follow suit.
“I congratulate the state government under the humble leadership of
Governor Bangasi Joseph Bakosoro for looking into the rights of every
south Sudanese” he said.
He called upon all the different levels of the government, from
executive, legislature to read the book of Ezekiel 34 on how to be
good shepherds.
“Governor Bakosoro was chosen by God through God’s people, during the
last April’s elections and no leader comes by him” he was quoted as
saying.
The governor of the state Bangasi Joseph Bakosoro thanked the
Archbishop for accepting the dinner adding that “it is the culture of
the people of WES to respect church leaders.”
“It is our honour and respect to be with the Archbishop in the state
house, as government tasked to lead the people of the state,” said
Bakosoro.
With various entertainments from different church choir groups, the
governor encouraged the youth to prosper in their career of sending
God’s messages through songs.
Bakosoro urged the state ministry of social development to cater for
the youth of the state in promoting their activities.
“We have opened for you a recording studio in the state, make use of
the studio to bring up quality gospel songs” he said.
The governor denounced any of form politics of revenge and hatred
saying that “in any country, leader comes and leaders go, as a routine
for governance.”
Bakosoro assured the gathering that, since he came as a governor, he
will also leave the state as it is, but with legacy that will be
followed by any in coming leader.
He urged the communities of the state to have the art of loving and
respecting visitors in the state.
He condemned all forms tribalism and division amongst the politicians
and south Sudanese.
“I strongly condemn all forms of division that will result South Sudan
like another Somalia” he asserted.
He mentioned that if southern states learn and study from different
cultures of other states it will nourish the new nation a better
country.
Bakosoro also encouraged hard working citizens for the building of the
new nation.
“On July 9th every citizen of Western Equatoria state will plant one
seedling of any tree” he said.
(ST)
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