South Sudan Machar congratulates Chadian president on reelection

April 24, 2016 (ADDIS ABABA) – South Sudanese first vice-president designate, Riek Machar, has congratulated the Chadian president, Idris Deby, on his re-election as president in the west African nation.

Machar called on President Deby to continue to play great role as African Union’s chairman in the implementation of the peace agreement in South Sudan.

“I am writing to congratulate Your Excellency for your re-election as President of the Republic of Chad. We are delighted as your re-election enhances your role sa Chairman of the African Union as well as a member of the five presidents representing five African Regional Blocs in the implementation of the Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in South Sudan,” partly reads the message signed by the top armed opposition leader in South Sudan and extended to Sudan Tribune.

“I wish to inform Your Excellency that my return to Juba has encountered many obstacles however I am hopeful I will be in Juba on 25 April 2016,” he said.

“Finally, I urge Your Excellency to continue monitoring the implementation of the Agreement in South Sudan.”

President Deby on Thursday was declared winner of the 10 April elections which was peacefully conducted in his country.

(ST)