GOSS presidential adviser for religious affairs dies in Juba
Bu Isaac Vuni
July 20, 2009 (JUBA) — Thousands of Southerners today mourned a southern Sudan presidential advisor, Fr. George Kinga Longoko, who was called to eternal rest at Juba Teaching Hospital after long illness on Monday morning at 9.30 am local time.
Late Kinga, a retired catholic priest will be remembered for playing patriotic role in convincing his Toposa community to support SPLM/A fighting for the rights of marginalized Sudanese.
A memorial prayer will be held at St. Joseph Parish in Juba attended by First Vice-President of the Republic and GOSS president among others senior dignitaries; thereafter some members will travel to Kapoete on road while the body will be flown to Kopoeta South on July 21by government of southern Sudan.
The late will be laid to rest on Wednesday July 22 in his own home area as he had requested in a written will.
Six hour before his death, Sudan Tribune visited him in hospital where he advised to continue fighting for the right of the oppressed people of Sudan. He also appealed for unity among people of Eastern Euatoria state and Southern Sudan.
The late had been the presidential advisor on religious affairs of Goss and is survived with three wives and six children- four boys and two girls.
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Akol Liai Mager
GOSS presidential adviser for religious affairs dies in Juba
“Lucky are those who make friendships with Poor people because they are blessed”
Fr. Kinga worked so hard for the survival and freedom of his people; may Almighty God rest his soul in Eternal Peace Amen.
Kur
GOSS presidential adviser for religious affairs dies in Juba
You fought for freedom and peace in your homeland, and so may God grant you eternal peace. You will be remembered for your patriotic role in the struggle of the people of South Sudan and the rest of the marginalised people of Sudan. We love you, Kinga, and above all God loves you.
Kur
Joseph
GOSS presidential adviser for religious affairs dies in Juba
How came presidential adviser die on this local hospital without good treatment, is it HIV/AID that I know has no cure and shall finish those big people on future? if not adviser suppose to be taken out side rather then this money use for corruption.
da vinci the great
GOSS presidential adviser for religious affairs dies in Juba
May the almighty Bless your soul as you have played a major role in achieving peace in this country.
Such incidence should go straight to the dinka tribes, because these are the only lunatics we are having in our land.
Nelson Turdit
GOSS presidential adviser for religious affairs dies in Juba
I regret the death of a prominant elder like Fr. George Kinga who play a role in promoting unity of the people of South Sudan, i pass my condolence to his family and may almighty God’s rest upon his soul. the people of South Sudan will remember you for your role and wish your sons & daughter to do the same as well as all toposa community. the struggle must continue!! SPLM/A Oyeeeee!!!
M.C.C Kul-chi-gongic
GOSS presidential adviser for religious affairs dies in Juba
Almighty father we ask you today to take the souls of Fr. George Kinga Longoko to your enternal life. May his souls be rest in peace. Amen.