Ambassador Ezekiel Lol Gatkuoth’s comments to British Broadcasting Corporation on February, that South Sudan’s ‘economy is booming’ disappoints the South Sudan Civil Society Forum.
They say such a statement grossly amounts to misrepresentation of the dire economic situation in South Sudan.
‘It is also a direct mockery of citizens who are facing deplorable living conditions as a result of the war inflicted economic collapse in the country’.
The Forum in statement says the troubling economic indicators are among the worst in the world and cannot make a booming economy.
It advises political leaders making public statements on behalf of the country to have updated information on the real issues and situation the country faces.
They should give the suffering citizens of South Sudan some hope and respect as they citizens are watching the leaders!