Caretaker Governor, Augustino Jadalla presiding over the swearing-in of State Caretaker Ministers at the State Government Secretariat Hall in Juba, 05th/Oct/2026. Photo Credit: Emmanuel Kayanga

By; Emmanuel

The Caretaker Governor of Central Equatoria State, has ordered the newly appointed State caretaker ministers to promote civic awareness, dialogue and peaceful political participation as the country prepares for elections.

In his address during the swearing-in ceremony in Juba, Caretaker Governor Augustino Jadalla Kamilo Wani, said ministers must play a leading role in educating citizens and creating an environment where people can participate freely and peacefully during the elections.

“You have not been appointed to these offices for personal benefit, but to serve the people and help deliver the caretaker mandate entrusted to us,” he said.

He said political differences should never become a reason for communities to fight, urging the ministers to discourage hate speech, intimidation, violence and political provocation.

“Promote civic awareness, dialogue, and peaceful political participation,” said the caretaker Governor.

Caretaker Governor Jadalla said the people should approach the electoral process with one voice for peace and unity, adding that where disagreements exist, dialogue, reconciliation and lawful mechanisms should be used to resolve differences.

He said one of the most important responsibilities of the caretaker government is to prepare the people for peaceful, credible and orderly elections scheduled for 22nd December 2026, and called on the ministers to work with relevant institutions and stakeholders to achieve this responsibility with care and diligence.

“Our actions should remain consistent with the national direction, the laws of the Republic and the responsibilities assigned to the caretaker administration,” said Jadalla.

The Governor also reminded the ministers that their appointment comes with serious responsibility to serve with integrity, humility, discipline and commitment, and to be guided by the directives of the President of the Republic governing the caretaker period.

He further urged them to promote unity and reconciliation in the diverse State of Central Equatoria, ensure equal importance of all directorates in service delivery, protect government assets and work as one government focused on peace, security, service delivery and development.

“Protect government assets, maintain proper records, safeguard public resources and ensure that your ministries are functional in discharging their mandates,” he said.

Meanwhile speaking on behalf of all the caretaker ministers, the Caretaker Minister of Finance, Planning and Investment, John Ijino Lako, pledged to work together as a team to ensure the people are prepared for elections.

“we stand ready to work diligently, efficiently, skillfully, and dedicate our professional abilities to work as a team to deliver the highest services to the people of the state and citizens of South Sudan residing in the state,” said Lako. 

The swearing-in of the State caretaker Ministers is part of directives from President Salva Kiir for all State Caretaker Governors and caretaker Chief Administrators to appoint caretaker Ministers to prepare citizens in their respective region for elections in December, this year.