01/08/2026
Governor Adil denies blocking NPM rally in Lainya
Central Equatoria State Governor Emmanuel Adil Anthony has denied allegations that he blocked the National Patriotic Movement from holding a political rally in Lainya County.
The NPM accused the governor of violating political freedoms despite the party reportedly obtaining the necessary approval. The rally was initially planned for July 18 before being moved to July 25 to avoid clashing with the governor’s visit to the area.
NPM official Dr Muzamil reportedly said the party informed authorities about the new date, but the event was stopped at the last minute.
However, the governor’s office said it was unaware of and not involved in any circumstances that affected the rally.
The office described the allegations as unfair and misleading, saying NPM had presented no credible evidence linking Governor Adil to the decision.
It also called on the party to avoid unsupported accusations and follow the appropriate channels when raising political concerns.
