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Gogrial governor cancels ban of alcohol consumption

KUACJOK (25 Jan.)

Gregory Deng Kuac Adol, governor of Gogrial state has issued directives
reversing the ban for consumption of alcohol in the state, citing lack of
law restricting and prohibiting it ''Public comfort returns to the
sub-national capital-Kuajok after illegal orders imposed on its residents
are overturned in accordance with the provisions of human rights' laws as
provided for in South Sudan and Gogrial state constitutions, notes a
statement from his office. The former governor Abraham Gum issued the order
banning sale and consumption of alcohol in town, citing rise in idleness
and criminal activities due to high level consumption of alcohol.

The banned the sale and consumption of any type of alcohol in hotels, bars,
clubs and any other place will be illegal  in the state from today.

But the new governor, according to the statement from his office ruled that
the ban is "illegal, impractical and unconstitutional

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