By Sabri Dibaco
The Commissioner of Morobo County, Joseph Mawa John, has appealed to the national and Central Equatoria State governments to make the restoration and consolidation of peace a top priority for the people of Morobo and the wider state.
Speaking to thousands of residents who gathered at Freedom Square in Morobo County, Commissioner Mawa said lasting peace is essential for the government to deliver services and create an environment conducive to sustainable development.
“Peace must be taken as the priority for the people of Morobo because it is the foundation for sustainable development and effective service delivery,” Mawa said.
The Commissioner’s remarks came during Central Equatoria State Governor Emmanuel Adil Anthony’s ongoing statewide tour of the counties, where the governor has been engaging communities on peace, security, and preparations for the forthcoming December elections.
Governor Adil has repeatedly called for peaceful resolution of disputes and urged armed groups and holdouts operating in parts of Central Equatoria State to return home and embrace peaceful means of resolving differences.
“We need to resolve our disputes through peaceful means so that civilians can enjoy freedom and live peacefully in their own country,” Governor Adil emphasised during his engagements with communities.
The peace mission also took him to Kaya International Border, where he met Ugandan counterparts from the neighbouring Koboko area. The engagement focused on strengthening peaceful relations along the border and promoting cross-border trade and business cooperation.
Commissioner Mawa accompanied Governor Adil during the border visit to Yei River County, where the Governor was received by the Commissioner of Yei River County as he continued his tour before returning to the state capital, Juba.
The Morobo Commissioner’s appeal comes amid continued efforts by the state government and other stakeholders to strengthen peace and stability across Central Equatoria State.
Commissioner Mawa stressed that peace remains critical for restoring normal life, improving service delivery, encouraging investment, and enabling communities to participate fully in development activities.
Central Equatoria State has been conducting county-level peace and community engagements as part of efforts to promote stability, reconciliation, and peaceful political participation ahead of the expected December elections.
The statewide tour has also provided an opportunity for state authorities to address security concerns and encourage communities to resolve conflicts through dialogue rather than violence.
The Morobo administration says sustained peace is necessary to enable residents to return to productive activities, strengthen local economic opportunities, and allow government institutions to effectively provide essential services to the population.