Incumbent governor chosen to stand as candidate in Western Equatoria
By Ngor Arol Garang
January 6, 2010 (KHARTOUM) — Authorities and residents of the Southern Sudan state of Western Equatoria overwhelmingly endorsed the candidacy of the incumbent female governor, Jemma Nunu Kumba, for the gubernatorial contest of the election scheduled to take place in April 2010.
Patrick William, who is reported to be one of Kumba’s designated campaign managers in both Ezo and Tambura counties, said in an interview that he decided to support the incumbent governor based on her merits. “My support to Governor Nunu stems from her role as a development-oriented person and an individual who likes participating in developmental initiatives,” he said.
Since her appointment, he added, she embarked on plans specifically related to development beginning with state offices, guest houses, hotels, FM radio, and a modern building under construction intended to accommodate both private and government officials who will attend the fifth CPA celebration scheduled for 19 January 2010 in Yambio.
However, Zacharia Dudu from Maridi dismissed the characterization of the incumbent governor as a development-oriented person. “Development-oriented person, how?” he posed.
“Western Equatoria is not Yambio. It has thirteen counties with county headquarters in bad shape. Some of them like Mvolo still are in grass thatched buildings with a single secondary school in the area, no primary health care unit, no good road connecting this county to other areas and yet individuals around this lady [Governor Nunu] do not see the need for change,” he explained.
He went on, “She is just filling the position. Other than this, I do not see what she is doing”.
Earlier, in December, Col. Joseph Basoro of the SPLM Southern Sector Secretariat declared his intention to run against the incumbent female governor, drawing support from local leaders including figures like retired Roman Catholic Bishop Gasi Abangite.
Basoro also won the support of Patrick Zamoi, who served as the state’s first post-CPA governor. Zamoi told those who would support him to back Basoro instead.
(ST)
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Incumbent governor chosen to stand as candidate in Western Equatoria
Race is complusary whether male or female, votes are the only tool to judge who is right for it.
New Year Message
Time for tribalism has gone, 2010 is not a time to generalise tribe or community instead of one person. It is time to focus on the real issue far from tribal criticism, political party criticism, leaders criticism, and very far from abuses or insults. We should also debate far from abuses of any single commenter on ST forum, to myself I want to be a man of tolerance, peace, responsbility, respect, forgiveness, love, unity and courage . It is time to get serious and work for the betterment of my nation South Sudan (New name).
I didn’t change myself because of pressure or whatsoever, it could be my 2010 resolution. For now lets start new year with fresh mind and positive ideas that will improvement the managment of South Sudan, childish comments must be ignored. Some individual comment aggressively when they are defeated in debate, this spirit must be abandon. We are here to play a game ie you get defeated or you defeat others defends on the article and the extend of your debate, but don’t insult people. This is my new year message to ST viewers, contributors, pseuds, readers and editor.
Time1
Incumbent governor chosen to stand as candidate in Western Equatoria
Nunu Kumba is now emerging the iron lady os Sudan, she is a strong leader and has govern western equatoria with full wisdom, she focus ont he right issues and work to provide services and security. Nunu Kumba is the best governor for that states.
The strong and intelligent women of Sudan in the governemnt include, Nunu Kumba governor, Awut Deng in trade ministry,Dr Anne Itto SPLM deputy secretary, Sabina doris Parliament of East Equaotria, Angelina Teny minister of Energy GNU,Betty Achan minister Agricultur Eastern Equatoria and Dr Tabitha boutros minister of health GNU. all this female ministers deserve honours. GOSS should encourage more Sudanese women to take up the political and development job, now we know the woman are actually doing a better job in South Sudan and Sudan in general.
Njara Ndarago
Incumbent governor chosen to stand as candidate in Western Equatoria
May the best candidate win comes April election.
Intelligent Lavrick