Lakes state governor: avoid gossip, focus on the future of the state
By Manyang Mayom
March 15, 2011 (RUMBEK) – The governor of Lakes state has urged citizens of his state to avoid rumour mongering and to building the nation of South Sudan.
Mayay urged Lakes state citizens to work together to address issues such as insecurity, investment, education and health. He also pointed out that initiatives in the state are based upon a “bottom-up approach”
Mayay said that “I spent 18 more days in Juba and of course there were more rumours that I was suspended – let us avoid rumours […] I am an elected governor, by people, and if I go wrong in decision making, you are absolutely right to advise were I go wrong”.
The Governor revealed that he filed a case against the Khartoum based Al’Shoruk television station for tarnishing his name with allegations of a US$27 million embezzlement to a foreign country in 2010. He said that the TV will be required to provide the sources and proofs of their allegations, “if they fail to provide sources, then they will face justice – this Al-shourk have spoiled my image” he said.
DEVELOPMENTAL PLANS IN THE STATE
Mayay, said that there are a number of developmental projects to be implemented in the state, among them, the extension of the coverage of South Sudan Television (SSTV), road networks, and the completion of the stalled Rumbek electricity project.
He affirmed that during his absence from the state, he has been in Juba for an official visit, to report on his state plans to the Government of Southern Sudan (GoSS) president Salva Kiir Mayardit.
He also discussed with the minister of information and broadcasting, Barnaba Marial Benjamin, the need to have SSTV signal covering all the Lakes state territory and the training of local reporters from Radio Rumbek (FM 98). He also spoke about his meeting with the Minister of Roads and Transport with regards to the construction of a road from Yirol to Wau through Rumbek and Tonj.
The Governor said that the stalled work of providing electricity to the residents of Rumbek, would resume soon, as promised by the Chairperson of Electricity Corporation.
He also held meetings with potential investors from China and India, inviting the Chinese to assist in the health sector.
FUTURE CAPITAL OF SOUTH SUDAN
Mayay who had been lobbying to host the South Sudan declaration of independence celebrations on 9 July 2011, said it had had been unsuccessful, explain that all ten states of South Sudan will hold celebrations.
“Now, the Lakes state government is making more lobbies for the relocation of the South Sudan capital from Juba to Ramcil” said Mayay.
On 13 March 2011 a visit to Ramcil with the committee charged with researching the location of the federal capital of South Sudan, led by the GoSS minister of investment Oyai Deng Ajak, Mayay expressed his hope that Ramcil would be chosen. He said the committee hopes to submit their findings to the GoSS Council of Ministers this week.
YIROL WEST COUNTY AND MVOLO CLASHES
The Governor expressed his regret for the ongoing skirmishes in Mapourdit, adding that he is communicating with the Governor of Western Equatoria to find a lasting solution to the dispute.
Mayay affirmed that “security forces are on the ground to prevent further retaliatory attacks from both sides of warring community of Jur-Mvolo and Dinka-Atuot” warning that those responsible for the clashes will be brought to justice.
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Historical Boy!
Lakes state governor: avoid gossip, focus on the future of the state
Yes governor, gossipers are dominating your communities nowadays. Rebuke them!
Akook
Lakes state governor: avoid gossip, focus on the future of the state
Mr Gov., don’t simply get moved even trying to respond to those gossipers, you are absolutely on the right path. Keep doing what you are now planning to do for the state.
But take care of the dealers in your government, such as your economic adviser. They are the ones who will bring you a mess one day. they are also the ones whom people talked about, regarding the allegged money laundering. No one tries to bring your name in that deal, people blame only the likes of Mayom Tulba. He is a known dealer, no news to anyone in the state. Take care of him properly otherwise, reshuffle him to where he will not be in charge of money
junub
Lakes state governor: avoid gossip, focus on the future of the state
Folks,
One thing I like the most from Governor Chol Tong’s remarks is that, he took the initiative to lobby for the relocation of Sudan Sudan capital from Juba, Central Equatoria State to Ramciel, Lake State.
That is pretty awesome idea because it will save more lives from been lost again in the future under the pretext of land grabbing, the indirect scheming of Kokoro. Also it will let both the state and the federal governments saved more money from enforcing laws onto perpetrators and protecting of venerable civilians.
Of course, Oyai Deng Ajak will approved the relocation of the capital to Ramcial where everyone will be treated the same, unlike the discriminations people routinely endured in Juba, Central Equatoria State.
Mapuor
Lakes state governor: avoid gossip, focus on the future of the state
Haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa.I always say,rumours are not always reliable.Just see how bad rumours are being fabricated in broad day light.I tend to think that rumour mongerers might have achieved some success some where & they find it lucrative,otherwise,baseless rumours are just waste of time,which is the most valuable resource on earth.Good Mr Governor,we need water,electricity,healthservices,education,good roads,etc
Alfredo christiani
Lakes state governor: avoid gossip, focus on the future of the state
Dear readers
My question goes to supporters of lakes state governor
1-For those who say chol is capable, is he capable because he looks smart and fat or what did he achieved since he took power last year?
For me Chol failed completely because he never fulfills his promises. Now state capital has no
Power supply
Clean water
Health facilities
Good roads
Good education and some ongoing high prices in the market, one soda per three [3] pounds Sudanese pounds, one kg of meat per [12] pounds, one kg of sugar per [6] pounds etc
2- The worse part of it, there is rumor saying that he is associating with those militias who want to overthrow the current leadership of the splm. President Omer has their names, he will tell peoples latter on.
The writer is a freedom fighter of the SPLA in Ethiopia –ADDIS ABABA
Mading
Lakes state governor: avoid gossip, focus on the future of the state
It is said “when the cat is away, the rat tend to come out of their holes” Your absence has brought a lot of rumors as you said but there is no smoke without fire mister governor. Something must be wrong somewhere. Take care