(JUBA COUNTY) – The Governor of Central Equatoria State, Lt. Gen. Rabi Mujung Emmanuel, has called for peace, forgiveness and unity during a Sunday service at St. John Presbyterian Church in Juba.
The service, held on 24 August 2025, was led by Rev. Both Chuol Ngouth, Pastor in Charge, and attended by a large congregation. Worshippers listened as the Governor shared the government’s priorities, stressing that security and reconciliation remain essential for the progress of Central Equatoria.
Governor Mujung said the state faces rising cases of murder, suicide and land grabbing, which he described as “internal insecurity.” He also pointed to the threat posed by armed groups who continue to remain outside the peace process, calling this “external insecurity.”
He urged the congregation to play their part in helping reduce these problems. “It is our collective responsibility to combat insecurity so we can live in a peaceful environment,” he told worshippers. “The unity that brought us independence should now be used to overcome our disunity and move us forward.”
The Governor emphasised that lasting peace requires a joint effort between citizens, the church and the government. He encouraged worshippers to embrace forgiveness and contribute actively to restoring harmony in communities.
He was accompanied by senior officials including Hon. Lupai Satimon, Minister of Cabinet Affairs, Hon. Jacob Aligo, Minister of Peacebuilding, and Hon. Emmanuel Tete Ezbon, Commissioner of Juba County.
The officials said the Governor’s visit to St. John Presbyterian Church forms part of his wider outreach to congregations across Juba. The aim, they noted, is to deliver the government’s message of peace and unity directly to the people through trusted platforms such as churches.