21/02/2025
Warrap Communities Must Engage President Kiir on State Leadership Challenges.
By Abuluk Agoth Deng
For years, Warrap State has witnessed an unstable political environment, marked by frequent changes in leadership. From 2020 to 2025, the state has seen seven governors come and go, each struggling to bring about meaningful progress. This revolving door of leadership has led to stagnation in development, poor service delivery, and persistent insecurity. Now, it is time for the communities of Warrap to take a bold step—directly engage President Salva Kiir and demand a sustainable solution.
Warrap, being the home state of President Kiir, should be an example of stability and development. However, the continuous appointment of military generals as governors has not translated into the expected progress. Instead, these leaders have often failed to address the root causes of communal conflicts, poor infrastructure, and weak governance. Frequent leadership changes disrupt policy continuity, leaving crucial projects unfinished and the people of Warrap in a cycle of underdevelopment.
If the pattern of appointing military leaders has not yielded the desired progress, then it is time to shift the leadership approach. The youth of Warrap have the potential, education, and innovative ideas to drive real development. Across South Sudan, young leaders have shown their ability to lead in various sectors, proving that age should not be a limitation. Warrap must embrace this reality and push for a generational transition in leadership.
Warrap’s elders, intellectuals, youth, and women leaders must organize and directly engage President Kiir. Their message should be clear:
1. Stop Frequent Leadership Changes – The state needs a stable administration that can focus on long-term development.
2. Prioritize Civilian Leadership Over Military Appointments – If generals have not delivered progress, then it is time for competent young civilians to take charge.
3. Invest in Infrastructure and Services – Roads, healthcare, and education must be prioritized to improve livelihoods.
4. Promote Local Governance and Community Involvement – Warrap’s leadership should work closely with local communities to address security and development concerns.
The time for silence is over. Warrap’s future depends on bold decisions and a shift in leadership strategy. If military appointments have failed to drive real progress, then the people must advocate for a new approach—one that embraces young, competent, and visionary leaders. It is only through a stable and development-focused leadership that Warrap can achieve peace and prosperity.
Opinions expressed here are my words as a concerned youth of Warrap state.