By Taban Gabriel
The Minister of Presidential Affairs, Hon. Joseph Bangasi Bakasoro has appealed to South Sudan Civil Societies Organizations (SSCSO) to be more objective in their role as ‘voice of the voiceless.
Hon. Bakasoro said lack of objectivity in reporting will lead the country to what he terms as “misdirection.”
He discourages human rights groups from allowing donors to dictate their activities and reports.
The Presidential Affairs Minister encourages Civil Societies to focus on what affects the South Sudanese masses rather than putting their interest first.
He underscored the need for SSCO to be educated on their role to avert “copy and paste” situations.
Minister Bakasoro represented President of the Republic Salva Kiir Myardit who was unable to attend the Civil Societies conference in Juba on Tuesday 19th March 2024
The SSCO Forum at Pyramid Continental Hotel brought several stakeholders including religious leaders, politicians, Non-governmental Organizations, and Foreign Diplomats.
The Chairperson of the National Democratic Party (NDM) Dr. Lam Akol Ajawin, demanded that Civil Society Organizations engage peace partners in dialogue to pave the way for peace.
Dr Lam said lack of dialogue among the peace parties affected the smooth and timely implementation of the Peace agreement.
Lam cited interchange as the only viable means to deliver South Sudan from falling into political turmoil in the future
Meanwhile, Head of African Union (AU) delegate, Joram Bisworo pledges his organization’s support to the expected National Election.
Joram challenged the International community to support the government’s effort to conduct a peaceful election.
He discourages the idea of some members of the International Community who prefer ‘pointing fingers’ at the mistakes of the government instead of supporting them.