By Yiep Joseph<\/p>\n
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Leadership of the Sudan People\u2019s Liberation Movement-In Opposition (SPLM-IO) in Western Bhar el Ghazal (WBGS) has stated that the misunderstanding on the appointment of Emmanuel Primo as state governor has been resolved.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n The conflict arose after President Salva Kiir replaced Governor Sarah Cleto with Emmanuel Primo, a decision that sparked objections from several SPLM\/A-IO commanders, generating tension in the state.<\/p>\n In an exclusive interview, Valentino Akech, Deputy Chairperson of SPLM-IO in WBGS, confirmed that while some military generals initially opposed the governor’s appointment, the matter has now been settled.<\/p>\n \u201cThere was an attempt of rejection of the new governor, but not all the commanders of SPLM-IO but few of them who were behind this,\u201d Akech said.<\/p>\n He clarified that there was a misunderstanding that resulted in gunshots on Sunday night, just before the governor took office on Monday.<\/p>\n Akech stated that a group of military commanders had nominated some of their colleagues for the governorship position, declaring that it was their time to rule.<\/p>\n \u201cWhat happened is not much to make people panic, it is not all SPLM-IO who made this one, but some two persons who made this to make the whole state panic,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n \u201cThe random shooting that happened on Sunday night was not by the whole SPLM-IO military but it was some individuals,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n Akech said that SPLM-IO military commanders demanded a military person to take over the governorship position. Akech added that the SPLM-IO party and the military commanders at the state level have agreed to work in Unity and support the governor.<\/p>\n \u201cAs the SPLM-IO party in general we welcome the appointment and are ready to work together toward service delivery,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n The deputy Chairperson expressed that the leadership of the SPLM-IO has settled the misunderstanding, welcomed the governor and is ready to engage in development.<\/p>\n \u201cAll in all, the situation has returned to normal there is no problem even those who made that mistake are there ready to cooperate with the current governor,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n He revealed that after a series of dialogues, the commanders were ready to cooperate with the governor and state leadership.<\/p>\n \u201cThe whole Citizens of Western Bharl el Ghazal are ready to cooperate with him (Governor) including the two divisions of SPLM-IO Division Six A, in Wau and Division B in Raja\u201d he said.<\/p>\n \u201cEven during the reception of the governor, the high-ranking commanders of the SPLM\/A -IO receive him at the airport which means the leadership of the SPLM\/A-IO are ready to cooperate with the current governor,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n Meanwhile, on Friday, November 29, 2024, former governor Sarah Cleto paid a courtesy visit to her successor, Governor Emmanuel Primo Ukello.<\/p>\n In a statement, Cleto stated that the purpose of the visit was to share valuable experiences from her tenure. She said the courtesy call was not just a gesture of respect; it was also an opportunity to strengthen camaraderie and continue efforts to improve the state.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" By Yiep Joseph Leadership of the Sudan People\u2019s Liberation Movement-In Opposition (SPLM-IO) in Western Bhar el Ghazal (WBGS) has stated that the misunderstanding on the appointment of Emmanuel Primo as state governor has been resolved. 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\n\u201cThe military Commanders proposed to Chairman(Dr. Riek Machar) that it is the time for the military commander to take over the position of the governor in WBGS,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
\n\u201cI’m confident that Governor Emmanuel will excel in his new role, and I wished him all the best in his future endeavors. I’m committed to ensuring a seamless transition and supporting him in any way I can,\u201d she said in a Facebook post.<\/p>\n