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Open Letter to the Magwi County Commissioner, Hon. Lam Francis Gabriel

Dear Commissioner,

“When you cross a stream, and suddenly the frogs go silent after you, you are either being followed by danger or expecting danger ahead.” This is an African proverb often used as a warning. You are finally in a hotter seat that will test your leadership strength. Anyway, you are welcome.

Hon. Lam, the people expected a change in leadership, and no one knew you would be the one. However, the celebrations that broke out across towns and villages in the county signify a great welcome and approval of you. But is there really a need to celebrate a change in leadership? The adage in the first line is a call to always remember.

Few will understand that the seat you have inherited is too hot to be overly optimistic. There are several boiling points to settle, if not in the short run, then in the near future, for you to progress well. Dear Commissioner, you have come at a time when the security of the country is at stake. Opposition forces have engaged all networks and are ready to storm every county to bring the government to its knees. Eastern Equatoria is not exempt from this conflict, including Magwi County. This is the moment when danger lies ahead, and you should prepare to confront it.

Hon. Commissioner, before you officially kick-start the implementation of any development plan for Magwi, kindly lend a listening ear to the citizens. Go to the ground and find out what they expect of you before you exhaust yourself. Meet with all stakeholders, let them develop their own strategies, and relate these to your responsibilities so as to win the hearts of your people. If you keep in touch with them daily, you will survive the dangers that may follow you.

Not only that, Hon. Commissioner, good leadership demands inclusivity. Few who have been in this office have shown true leadership by including every son and daughter of Magwi County in the system. Although you are governing on the SPLM party ticket, consider that a party is not superior to the people. Therefore, together with your councillors, where necessary, include staff in your offices based on merit.

No doubt, this letter also reminds you of the resources of the county. With the relative peace that Magwi County enjoys, may you open wider doors for transparent investment. With favourable terms, engage companies and firms to move into the county to put resources into proper utilisation. This will create jobs for unemployed youth and promote development.

Hon. Commissioner, you have gone through danger, and you should expect danger, but your stand with the people will frustrate every attempt to destabilise your leadership. Even if some of us are not members of the SPLM, we will support you based on your competence and dedication to the citizens. Count our voices as a blessing to your leadership.

Felicitations and welcome!

Abunerry, Ayella

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