IGAD : why not a South Sudanese head?
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By Amb. Dhano Obongo
Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), in Eastern Africa
Community was formed in1996 succeed the Intergovernmental Authority on
Drought and Development (IGADD) which was formed as far back as 1986.
The objective for the formation of IGADD goes back to 1974 and 1984
when droughts, manmade and natural disasters hit the Eastern Africa
countries badly, and as a result the leaders of the Eastern Africa
nations came up with the idea of formation of IGADD.
IGAD is composed of eight nations in the Horn of Africa namely,
Uganda, Sudan , Somalia, Kenya, Ethiopia , Djibouti, South Sudan as
well as Eritrea. It is worth mentioning here that, IGAD was mutually
formed via the United Nations , and in 1986, the Assembly of Heads of
States and Governments was held in Djibouti to sign the Accord which
formally launched IGADD with main office based in Djibouti capital.
In 1996 in Nairobi, Kenya the Assembly of Heads of States &
Governments amended the IGADD Charter & Agreement and changed and gave
it a new name the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD).
The official language of IGAD is English and IGAD is headed by the
Executive Secretary, Amb. Mahaboub Maalim, a Kenyan national. Amb.
Maalim’s two terms has come to an end and IGAD is looking for a new
candidate from two countries namely Somalia and South Sudan. However,
it’s likely that the position of the Executive Secretary may be taken
by a South Sudanese national. Am sure our leadership is doing its
homework diligently and will recommend experienced , competent and
seasoned candidates.
IGAD rules and regulations that, IGAD request three candidates to be
nominated from a country who wants to contest for the position, then a
panel goes through each candidate’s CV and eventually they select the
suitable candidate. The selected candidate would then be appointed by
the Assembly of Heads of states and Governments for a tenure of four
years renewable once. Furthermore, IGAD has a Committee of Ambassadors
of IGAD composes of IGAD member state’s residence Ambassadors
accredited to the country of head office. These Ambassadors as
frequently as the require advise and guide the Executive Secretary.
The purpose of this article is make our political leadership aware
that, it would be significant to recommend three candidates as soon as
possible, who are well experienced, competent as well as strong
personalities. If I were our leadership I would recommend the
following candidates for thier rich CV for the position of the
Executive Secretary and they are:-
• Dr. Hon. Barnaba Marial Benjamin
• Amb. Emmanuel Lo-Willa
• Dr. Kuel Maluil Jok
>From my point of view these three candidates are experienced and
competent to compete for the position without any doubt and they can
really represent South Sudan.
The current Executive Secretary was elected and appointed on 14th June
2008. I strongly believe that, it’s a time for the South Sudan to play
and demonstrate an active role in the regional multilateral diplomacy
or in other words the conferences diplomacy. Let us not miss this
golden opportunity.
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29 November 14:03, by James
Mr.Amb.DhanoO bongo, I like your article. its good that the
position would be given to a South Sudanse. At least it could help to
settle the current situation in the country. But, let us ask our
selves, what has IGAD achieved since its inception? Nothing, except
endorsing resolutions inline with the interest of the west.
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29 November 14:36, by James
One of the charters of IGAD states that member States should not
involve in distabilizing and interfere in the issues of another member
state, but IGAD itself endrosed and blessed the invasion of Somalia by
Ethiopia simply to serve the interset of the west, so no matter who
ever comes in postion, as IGAD is a cripled and live puppet it will
continue to serve the interest of few countries
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