Rising Call for Responsibility
In a candid radio interview from Juba, former Lainya County Commissioner Emmanuel Khamis warned that leaders who sponsor armed factions invite conflict to their own homes. His remarks resonated across a nation still healing from years of violence.
Khamis insisted that responsible leadership begins with refusing to harbour ‘outlawed elements’, arguing that genuine authority protects civilians rather than bargaining with guns.
Political Accountability in Focus
The ex-commissioner lamented a pattern in which officials remain silent while in office yet decry government once dismissed. ‘A leader must also accept being led,’ he said, urging politicians to view appointments as service, not entitlement.
Khamis traced South Sudan’s economic and security strains to power struggles within the elite. Admitting political culpability, he called colleagues to rally behind the presidency and channel ambitions toward institutional reform.
Community Stakes in Peace Efforts
For ordinary citizens, Khamis stressed, allegiance to armed groups can compromise entire counties. He appealed to villages and churches alike to define their interests clearly and refuse to be ‘carried away by any wind from different directions’.
Pathways to Lasting Stability
Analysts note that Khamis’s plea aligns with regional calls for localized peace dialogues and demobilization incentives. Rejecting rebellion, they argue, could unlock investment in agriculture and roads that anchor long-term growth.
Whether leaders embrace the message may shape the next chapter of the young nation. For now, the former commissioner’s voice adds momentum to a broader search for security at every doorstep.