
08/08/2025
Former WES Deputy Governor Dr. Kennedy Gaaniko Baime has congratulated Hon. Maulona James Al-Teib Berepai on his appointment as the new Governor of Western Equatoria State by President Salva Kiir Mayardit.
Dr. Baime thanked the President and SPLM leadership for the “wise and timely” decision to return WES from SPLM-IO to SPLM-IG, calling it a new chapter of hope and opportunity.
He also praised youth, women, traditional leaders, church leaders, and civil society for standing united until this milestone was achieved.
He urged the new Governor to focus on peace, security, essential services, reconciliation, and economic empowerment, while calling on citizens to reject tribalism and work together for the state’s progress.
“When citizens and leaders move in the same direction, peace becomes permanent, security becomes certain, and development becomes inevitable,” Dr. Baime said.
Source Western Equatoria News Today fans