GoSS President has called on churches to preach and pray for peaceful elections.
Salva Kiir Mayardit told the crowd at a rally in Turalei County of his home state of Warrap that it is his desire to involve the Church in the development of the region.Mr. Kiir added that churches should understand that government leaders are their committed servants.
He said he highly regards the church and its leaders, adding that when he recently met Catholic priests at his residence in Juba, he shared with them his respect for the Church and peace in the region.
Mr Kiir told supporters that the Church, Government and political leaders have specific roles to play in the development of the country and that such roles should not be confused.
He said successive regimes in Khartoum have consistently refused to separate religion from politics and that brought troubles to non Muslims in the state.