Unity State, South Sudan
March 14, 2022 — Over 90 members of the Reconstituted Transitional Legislative State Assembly in Unity State were sworn-in by the state High Court judge before Governor Joseph Manytuil Wejang on Friday.
Addressing the parliamentarians during the swearing-in ceremony, Unity State Governor Monytuil, said the occasion marked an important milestone in the implementation of the revitalized peace agreement.
According to the governor, the mandate and the agenda of the state government are to expedite peace, reconciliation and unity amongst the people.
Governor Manytuil calls upon members of the Reconstituted Transitional Legislative State Assembly to work together, have tolerance and avoid inflicting their political parties’ interests on each other.
“I call upon members to embrace the spirit of working together as a team and avoid party-related differences while carrying out your mandate,” Governor Manytuil advised.
“Make sure that the will of the people prevails over party affiliation. I believe that you will diligently contribute to help improve our state”, he added.
According to Governor Manytuil, Unity state has experienced a very devastating floods that caused mass displacement and deaths of the people and their livestock.
The floods peaked during the last rainy season and threatened the existence of the state capital Bentiu.
The governor said the displaced persons moved to neighboring states and high lands within and some moved as far as Ruweng Administrative Area (RAA).
He said that despite the challenges, the state government has achieved unification and redeployment of the workforce in the now-defunct states of North and Southern Liech.
“Our government has committed itself to uphold peaceful coexistence with our neighboring states and administrative areas namely Lakes and Warrap states and the Ruweng and Abyei administrative areas.” Governor Manytuil stressed.
For his part, the Deputy Governor, Hon.Tor Tunguar Kuicguong, said Unity State needs a competent parliament that can implement law and conduct businesses that favor the interest of the people.
The newly sworn-in speaker of the assembly, Neger Nger Baguot, who also comes from Bul-nuer community, stressed the roles and responsibilities of the parliament.
Hon. Nger said the parliament must unite the people and work to preach peace, reconciliation, and development.
