“We Support You, But We Need Action,” Mundari Tell Governor/Photo: Central Equatoria State Government Press Unit (CESGPU)
(JUBA/TEREKEKA) – The Riverrhine Mundari Development Association and youth representatives from the Mundari community met with the Governor of Central Equatoria State, Lt. Gen. Rabi Mujung Emmanuel, on Sunday, 6 July 2025, to express their support for his leadership and raise long standing community concerns.
The delegation led by Mr Angelo Laku Kedia, Chairperson of the Association began the meeting by congratulating Governor Mujung on his recent appointment.
“We have come not just to greet you, Your Excellency, but to say that the Mundari people are ready to work with you,” Mr Laku said. “But we also ask that our needs, basic services, roads, schools and security be addressed. Our people are suffering.”
He listed several issues affecting the Mundari community in Terekeka County, including insecurity, political underrepresentation and poor access to essential services like healthcare and education.
Mr Andrea Mawut Konga, speaking on behalf of the youth, pointed to cattle related violence and frequent clashes in the area.
“We are tired of insecurity,” he said. “We want to farm, we want to go to school, we want to move freely. But our youth are living in fear because of cattle raids and gunmen. We support your administration, but we need real change.”
Governor Mujung welcomed the delegation and expressed appreciation for the visit and their honest feedback.
“I thank you for coming, and I hear your concerns clearly,” the Governor said. “Your support is important. Peace cannot be delivered by government alone. It needs the people. And I ask you to join me in solving these problems.”
He urged the Mundari community to take the lead in resolving some of the local challenges.
“Let us explore homegrown solutions,” he said. “We must talk to our brothers who are still carrying guns. Bring them to the table. Talk to them. We need to make peace among ourselves.”
The governor said the state government is working to improve infrastructure and service delivery, but he acknowledged the pace is slow.
“We are not ignoring your needs,” he added. “We are facing financial limits, but we will prioritise your areas in future plans.”
While not receiving immediate promises, the delegation expressed hope that the Governor’s leadership would result in greater attention to Terekeka. They said their support was not political but based on a shared desire for peaceful development.
“If there is one message we want to leave with you, it is this,” Mr Mawut said: “Our community wants peace. We are ready to cooperate, to dialogue, to build. But we need roads, we need clinics and we need to feel that we are included.”
Community representatives presented the following concerns:
| Issue | Direct Concern Stated in Meeting |
|---|---|
| Insecurity | “Our youth are tired of hiding from cattle raiders.” |
| Healthcare Access | “We have no medicines and our people travel far to get help.” |
| Education | “Our schools are empty, no books, no teachers.” |
| Infrastructure | “Our roads are broken. We can’t transport goods or patients.” |
The engagement comes at a time when Central Equatoria leaders are under increasing pressure to address rural development and promote inclusive governance across counties as South Sudan approaches its 14th Independence Anniversary.
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