05/11/2025
A Cry for Justice, Peace, and Honest Leadership in South Sudan:
By Activist: Ngor De Aguem ✍️
My message to the President and the people of South Sudan. My dear brothers, sisters, and viewers — once again, I come before you not as someone seeking attention, but as a voice for truth. Many have attacked me for saying what I know deep in my heart to be right. But truth is a fire that burns lies and pretenses. It hurts those who fear it, yet it purifies those who embrace it. I don’t speak out of hate or pride — I speak out of love for my country, South Sudan 🇸🇸, and for the people who continue to hope for justice, peace, and good leadership.
In these challenging times, I see the pain of our people. We are tired of the endless changes — the appointments and removals that come without explanation. Every time a decree is announced, hearts tremble, not with excitement, but with fear. The President must understand that leadership is not a game of replacing faces, but a responsibility to lead with clarity, transparency, and compassion. A nation cannot grow when confusion governs its direction. When leaders act without explanation, trust dies — and when trust dies, hope soon follows.
We must ask: why are people appointed today, dismissed tomorrow, and then returned later without a word to the public? The citizens of South Sudan deserve honesty. They deserve to know why their leaders are changed, and what difference each new appointment will bring. Our future cannot depend on the mood of one man; it must be built on a system guided by justice, wisdom, and accountability. A true leader explains, unites, and uplifts — not confuses, divides, or weakens the hearts of his people.
When Truth Hurts, Courage Must Speak.
I know some people will call me names for saying this. Some will accuse me of being against the system. But I am not against my country. I am for my country. I am for the truth. I believe in a South Sudan where honesty replaces fear and where young people can grow without the burden of corruption and bloodshed. We must remember that peace does not begin with silence — it begins with truth, even when that truth is painful to say.
As I reflect on leadership, I recall the wisdom of those who once shaped the world with their words:
“In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends.” — Martin Luther King Jr.
“The function of leadership is to produce more leaders, not more followers.” — Ralph Nader
“A good leader is not the one who seeks to be feared, but the one who seeks to be respected.” — Nelson Mandela
“The future belongs to the brave — to those who are not afraid to speak the truth.” — Donald J. Trump
“If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more, and become more, you are a leader.” — John Quincy Adams
“Change will not come if we wait for some other person or some other time. We are the ones we’ve been waiting for.” — Barack Obama
And to these great words, I add my own.
“People attack me when I speak the truth, but I will never stop. I don’t speak out of hate; I speak out of love for my country, for my people, and for peace in South Sudan.” — Ngor De Aguem
A Nation in Need of Healing.
South Sudan has suffered too much. The killing of innocent people in our various communities must stop. The cries of widows, the tears of orphans, and the silence of those buried too soon are all calling out for justice. We cannot build a nation on bloodshed. We must build it on forgiveness, unity, and moral courage. Let us open our hearts to peace — not as a dream, but as a daily duty.
Prayer for the Lost and Homeless Youths.
O Lord, bless the homeless youths of Juba and all the cities across South Sudan — those who wander around tea places, beer shops, smoking cafés, or internet centers seeking comfort. Bless those who have fallen victim to violence, those who have lost their way to the cattle raiders or rebel camps. May they not be forgotten. Guide them back to peace, to purpose, and to a better life. Instead of being lost in the streets, may they find hope in the farmlands, on the banks of the River Nile, and in the work of their hands — farming, fishing, and hunting with dignity and peace. Amen. 🇸🇸
Prayers for Our Nation.
O God of all creation, hear our cry. Too many of our people have died in vain. We pray that You soften the hearts of those who choose violence, that they may learn the power of peace. Heal our leaders from confusion and pride. Let them lead with vision and wisdom.
Bless the youth of South Sudan — those in schools, in camps, in villages, and abroad — that they may not lose faith in the land of their birth. May every soul find peace, every heart find forgiveness, and every community find strength to rebuild again.
Universal Prayer for Peace in South Sudan.
O Almighty God, Creator of all nations and giver of life, hear our humble cry. Too much innocent blood has been shed in our beloved South Sudan. We ask You to bring peace, healing, and justice to our land. Protect every man, woman, and child from harm. Comfort those who mourn, strengthen those who strive for peace, and soften the hearts of those who choose violence. Guide our leaders with wisdom and understanding, that they may govern with compassion and fairness. Let unity rise among us and let love overcome hate. May Your light shine on South Sudan and lead us all toward peace and reconciliation. Amen. 🇸🇸
A Message of Hope.
To the young generation of South Sudan — never lose faith. Though the path is rough and the future uncertain, the dream of a peaceful and united South Sudan is still alive. Let us rise from bitterness to brotherhood, from confusion to clarity, from division to unity. Let every one of us become a light where darkness still reigns.
Our story is not over yet — we are still writing it. And I believe that if we hold onto truth, justice, and peace, our tomorrow will shine brighter than our yesterday.
Thanks,
Ngor De Aguem-Activist
for Voice and the Voiceless of Ruweng,
Padang, South Sudan.
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