South Sudan president mourns the death of Samson Kwaje
August 1, 2010 (JUBA) — General Salva Kiir Mayardit, President of the semi autonomous regional government of southern Sudan (GoSS) in its capital, Juba, on Sunday broke down into tears upon receiving news on the passing away of Samson Kwaje in Nairobi, Kenya.
Kwaje was admitted in the hospital in the Kenyan capital, Nairobi, for the last three weeks under critical condition with failure of his both kidneys and lung disease.
Kwaje was one of the senior members of southern ruling party, the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM). He was one of the closest ministers to the president as he held membership at political bureau, a highest political organ in the SPLM structure, compromising 27 members under chairman of Salva Kiir Mayardit.
Prior to his death, Kwaje held a lot of high-level assignments both in the movement and government. He was the SPLM official spokesperson during the two decades of civil war between the south and north, a position he held till the signing of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement in 2005 in Kenyan capital of Nairobi.
The late SPLM figure was a target of an assassination attempt last year when he was ambushed by armed groups intending to kill him over territorial rivalry, between Juba and Lainya County, central Equatoria State.
Kwaje sustained slight injuries in the assassination attempt though one of his bodyguards was killed instantly and another was seriously injured before succumbing to death as well.
He returned to South Sudan months before the April elections and was made the SPLM presidential campaign manager, touring all ten southern state capitals, counties and villages as key figure in presidential entourage. He also won a seat in South Sudan parliament in his constituency of Lainya County.
Addressing mourners in his house while shedding tears, Kiir said the death of Kwaje “has left a big void and it is a great loss to the Great Movement and indeed to the Entire region”.
“We have lost a national hero. His death has created and left a big gap particularly in the SPLM leadership and indeed to the entire region,” said Kiir at the deceased’s resident in Juba.
Kwaje’s body is expected to be flown on Monday from Nairobi. Kiir told Kwaje’s family that it is not the responsibility of the family or Pojulu community alone to pay and cover all the burial and funeral expenses but that GoSS would also contribute to cover the cost.
Two senior Ministers; Cirino Hiteng Ofuho from the Office of the President and his Parliamentary Affairs counterpart, Mr. Michael Makuei Lueth flew to Nairobi yesterday to accompany the body.
Kiir said it was just two days ago that they “commemorated the death of our Hero and Great Leader Late John Garang, and it only two days later we have lost Samson Kwaje. The name of the Samson Kwaje is added to the list and names of martyrs, heroes and heroines who were martyred for freedom and justice,”.
He also announced a three-day national mourning in all the states of South Sudan to the spirit for three days effective Sunday. He ordered that all South Sudan flags and flags in GoSS Missions and institutions abroad to be flown at half-staff during this period.
Former agriculture and forestry and parliamentary affairs minister, Martin Elia Lomoro, from South Sudan Democratic Forum party, while receiving president Kiir in house of the late minister said he was saddened by what he described as “uncalled and untimely death that it was difficult to overcome terms with reality”.
“I was even in Lainya yesterday when this death occurred and received the news with shock because I did not believed it happened. Confidently I say Kwaje was not just a leader, friend of mine but a good shepherd as one can tell from public out cries,” he said adding that he was an outstanding contributor to the development of the region.
“When I left the ministry, I left it knowing that the right person has replaced me and indeed he did that beyond the expectation I had. All the programs and projects which I initiated were implemented and more were added,” said Martin.
Additionally, Dhieu Mathok Diing Wol, a former minister in the central government and a senior member of the SPLM said Kwaje was a “national hero”.
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Garang Ayiik
South Sudan president mourns the death of Samson Kwaje
Mr honourable Samson Kwaje, may the almighty God rest your soul in peace,
Matiop Panchol
South Sudan president mourns the death of Samson Kwaje
My condolences to the family and relatives of Dr. Kwaje. His passing is indeed a big lost to the people of South Sudan. He tirelessly served his people during the war and we would have loved him to continue serving them during peace time. May his soul rest in peace.
Dinka Boy
South Sudan president mourns the death of Samson Kwaje
The death of our late Samson Kwaje, a minister of agriculture and forestry in GoSS was agreat loss to Us. He works harder in SPLM as the person who broadcast the SPLM/A information during the war. He is great! May God rest his soul in highest.
Dinka Boy
South Sudan president mourns the death of Samson Kwaje
Let add Dr Samson Kwaje to the mourn of our late Dr Garang,and the others respected leaders and our brothers and sisters who die and get wounded during the war.
The Martyrs day is the day that we honor our heros and heroines who fall during the cause of our struggle.
We missed Dr Garang and the most respected leaders you names plus the rest that we still remembered in our whole heart.
Let give special respect to our disabled and dead because they bravely liberate the South from Arab. They did the part. Thank mr governor.
The dead and wounded from:
1. Khoryom Battalions( Agerep, Bilfam, Raad, Lion, Zindie, cobra, Haydit(Adiit),Jamus, Tiger,Aguila, Elephant, Rhino, and more,
2. Muormuor Battalions( Nil, Eagle/Kuei, Neraan, Gol, Shark, Tuek Tuek, Kadhuk, Zalzal1 &2, Bechir, and many more,
3. Endfathers/entifather battalions( Adunguek,Tagiik, Muktar, Garangdit, Nyanchigak, Dengnhial, Nasir,Mijil, and many more,
4. Red Army battalions( Terap, Amel,Chabat, Kamach, Challanger, and more
May God rest their Soul in the highest the missing and the disable in the battalions that i name plus some that i did not name. SPLM/A oyeee, Dr Garang Oyeee, long live SPLM/A and Long live South Sudan.
We suffered for the caused of our freedom and the one dignity for the generation to come. Amen!
Cush46664
South Sudan president mourns the death of Samson Kwaje
May his Soul rest in peace, and less we forget him. And a reminder to our Southern political leaders including the President, Vice President, and people like Pagan..Our enemy has shifted its war passion from arm to bilogical, and chemical war style. If we are not very careful, we may lose our strong figures before we finally attain our freedom.We must step up our bio-security, chemical security and environmental security in this remaining critical time..If we don’t have any like that,we need to set some up now than later.
Regards, KG
murlescrewed
South Sudan president mourns the death of Samson Kwaje
Our country has lost a giant today and we mourn his passing. We could have wish for God to let him see the promised land but we never get what want all the time. May almighty God extend his comfort to his family and accept him in eternal life. May you rest in peace CDE Kwaje.
Butrus Ajak.
South Sudan president mourns the death of Samson Kwaje
Death being what it is, south has lost another great man who stood up all through
for the cause of his own people. I am totally sorry to have heard death has befallen
Kwaje. My condolence goes to his family and the entire South Sudan who will miss
him extremely. RIP Dr Samson. We will follow you!!!
yirolda
South Sudan president mourns the death of Samson Kwaje
My condolence to the family of the late Dr. Samson Kwaje. He was a great man for sure as he worked hand in hand together with SPLA/M with no turn back look as other were doing during the war time. He really knows the right of his people and that is why he sacrified his life to talk and plan for SPLA/M day to day. though Almighty God took him, nothing bad any more since he did his part. May his soul rest in eternal life!
Joseph Chol De Makuei
South Sudan president mourns the death of Samson Kwaje
Let Almighty God rest is soul in over lasting life
Sudan virus
South Sudan president mourns the death of Samson Kwaje
Codoleses to the family of late hero Dr.Samson Kwaje ,the president of south Sudan
HE. Salva Kiir for losing a great element of the SPLM leadership,friends and relatives.Take Courage.
May his soul rest in eternal peace.
DengDit Ayok
South Sudan president mourns the death of Samson Kwaje
The death Dr. Samson Kwaje is a sad event, not only to his family and his close relatives, but also to his largest family, South Sudan. May God the Almighty rest his soul in eternal peace.
Nuerdit
South Sudan president mourns the death of Samson Kwaje
The death of Dr samson kwaje is a great loss to southerners, it decrease the number of voters who will vote for separation of southern sudan.let pray to God not to loss any single person as we are going toward the referendum.
By Nuerdit Deng Atem
Jonglei,Bor
Kok Achiek Ajith
South Sudan president mourns the death of Samson Kwaje
It was really indeed another sad day that all of us are facing today after just few days of the memorial of the late Hero Dr Garang, then now this sadden news of Dr Samson Kwaje who had done all without even thinking of himself but of the people of Greater Southern Sudan. Dr Samson we wish the mighty God rest your soul in peace and God bless you SIR.
Madhod
South Sudan president mourns the death of Samson Kwaje
My condolence and prayer goes to the family of Samson Kwaje! He was truly a Hero in the moment. His voice as a spokesperson for the SPLA/M during the movement shall be remembered forever. May God guide his family in this difficult times, and may God rest his soul in peace.
telfajbago
South Sudan president mourns the death of Samson Kwaje
As the entire Sudanese marginalized groups of Sudan are yet to wake from the tragic death of late Dr.John Garang, Dr. Kwaje joined the kingdom of late. Chairman of SPLM/A in a very untimely period before to enjoy the hard toil of his struggle. Our fellow Country men of South Sudan, ladies and gentlemen; let all of us remember a line from Isaiah 21:11 ” watch man, what of the night? He repeated it,” watchman, what of the night? And the watchman replied, morning is coming; and aren’t we all watchmen?
This is our calling in life, as freedom fighters, Ladies and Gentlemen, to stand the watch, each day, each night, eternally vigilant so that others may sleep peacefully until the morning, until the day when it please God to call us in to his Kingdom. I believe that is what exactly Dr. Kwaje had being doing with his comrades in the SPLM/A.I pass my heart felt condolences to SPLM/A leadership and his family and the community at large. The like of Dr. Garang and Kwaje will be reborn in us. Go IN peace Kwaje, in the Kingdom of Martyrs.
Chol Nyok
South Sudan president mourns the death of Samson Kwaje
RIP Dr Samson Kwaje. You have played your part in freeing your country from enemy and you will remain as national hero.
you will be remermbered for all your deeds. You have not died in vain, you are our hero!
Let’s mourn him together!
Awumtiai
South Sudan president mourns the death of Samson Kwaje
To traitors and filthy renegades:
The Southern Sudan heroes concluded today by Dr.
Kwaje are leaving us at this contentious and
testing phase while traitors and renegades are
left behind injoying what they haven’t fought
for. A hard earns honey!!!!! Why God? You should
have spared Kwaje to taste his good deeds, to
receive praise from the Southerners. His untimely
death isn’t that good. Anyway Kwaje your soul can
hear me; you have died to live in our thoughts
and our prayers. You were a true and a big
brother who never deserted his weak and nagging
brothers given your status can let you live life
wherever you go.
God takes care of him!!!!!
Awumtiaidit.
Haak
South Sudan president mourns the death of Samson Kwaje
may the almighty rest the soul of great prominent leader of southern sudan in internal peace, Kwaje is the leader of no doubt regardless of all the challenges, we shall miss you dear our leader, so principle of secretency should not come to southern sudan.leaders stopp enemeties among yourselve
God’s help Kwaje and all the martys
longlive meet when you need us
thanks
Haakamadology!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
AUGUSTINO DENG
South Sudan president mourns the death of Samson Kwaje
Lord Jesus Christ and Heavenly Mighty Father, would you please rest the soul of our Hero Dr.Samson Kwaje in an eternal life? Dr.Samson Kwaje, all the Southern Sudanese people whom you sacrifice yourself to fight for their freedom, love you indeed.