E. Equatoria Governor sacks Magwi county commissioner ArticleComments (8). Email PrintSave --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
November 14, 2011 (JUBA) — Louis Lobong, the Governor of Eastern Equatoria has sacked the Magwi county, in the wake of continuous clashes between the Madi and Acholi communities over land. The decree relieving Peter Bongomin of his duties, after over two years of active service, was issued over the weekend, with no mention of his successor. Lobong, Radio Emmanel reported, thanked the outgoing commissioner for dedicated services and commitment to the people, but fell short of explaining why the latter was removed. Last month, clashes between the two neighboring communities in Magwi county left at least five people dead and dozens injured. The Madi largely blamed Bongomin for his alleged failure to control the situation and petitioned the Governor. “We the people of Magwi strongly believe that this decree was issued after the Madi community petitioned the Governor and called for the removal of our Commissioner. The matter should have been investigated first,” Yona Olum, a community elder told Sudan Tribune by phone on Tuesday. Meanwhile Bongomin declined to comment over his sacking when contacted on Monday, saying all inquiries should be directed to the Governor. “Don’t ask me about what happened. It’s the appointing authority who can best explain what is within the decree he issued,” said Bongomin. (ST). -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "South Sudan Info - The Kob" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/SouthSudanKob?hl=en.
