As soon as a decree issued is announced on South Sudan Broadcasting Corporation, sacking a minister, members of parliament, other top government officials awaited the announcement of nominees to take over the same duties, which has not yet occurred.
However, the decree itself seems to be promoting corruption in the country and serves individual development because, at times, the same people remain in the same ministry without improvement. Take a look at the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management, which always appeals for money that is supposed to be used to help nourish the hunger-stricken flood victims in Unity State, Northern Bahr el Ghazal, Jonglei, and other parts of the country, until one is eventually sacked from the position. All the donations coming in do not reach those in need; instead, they benefit the leadership in the country. Since they fought for it and issued the decree, it seems like a joke, especially when those who are removed often benefit and are then reassigned to another position. Decrees have become a normal occurrence in the country.
It seems the legal documents attached to the ministry are not working at all, which is why everyone appointed does their own work since there is no accountability system in the country to track what is happening. That’s why when a decree is issued, the community where the person is removed still rallies around the president to ensure the individual is appointed again, and this applies to the nominees as well, as they are often supported within their communities.
The government needs to follow up on all the positions from which people are removed and closely monitor their progress. If it means taking them to court after misuse of funds, they should face the law. If decrees are issued and left unaddressed, it becomes a point of contention, and no service is rendered to the suffering citizens of this country.
The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management should collaborate with international partners to mobilize funds to address humanitarian challenges across the country, to save lives and restore the dignity of vulnerable groups. Since the IDPs are the most affected by flooding in various states, funds should be mobilized to support them in overcoming the impacts of the flooding. This time, the minister should be very serious in serving the country—not just through words, but through actions, as this is the only way to communicate with the people. Otherwise, it is a bad practice.
Documentary measures should be imposed to track corrupt officials who do not perform their duties properly.
I appeal to the president of the country that when a decree is announced, the individual needed should be checked to ensure they have the right information and are the right person for that position.
God protect South Sudan.
Be the spectator!