Juba, South Sudan
September 8,2021—Key political figures of the Bari Community of Central Equoria State have reconciled their differences and agreed to unite the entire community of Greater Equatoria.
Speaking to media on Tuesday, the Vice President for Economic Cluster, Dr. James Wani Iga announced the reconciliation with his arch political rival Gen. Augustino Jadala.
“Reconciliation of Bari key political leaders under the theme:” Let us Settle the Matter” have come to an end last month in Juba”, vice president Iga stated on his official Facebook page.
According to the statement, peace among these top political leaders will bring unity to the entire community of Bari and Great Equatoria in general.
“The political differences among Bari key leaders have taken two years without accepting reconciliation after the initiative, and above all it divided many people reaching to an extend of every leader have his followers”, the statement added.
The reconciliation was spearheaded by the Catholic Church, ECS and Christian Enlighten Gathering Church.
The Equatorian heavy weights have promised themselves and their people to reconcile and open a new chapter for peace, unity and development.
Despite having served in Salva Kiir government since 2005 and having built a University branch in his hometown of Lobonok, the Vice President for Economic Cluster is often talked down by his fellow Equatorian leaders who accused him of having done little for his people but more for himself and for President Salva Kiir.
Over the last five years; however, Wani has been very active combing studies and heading sub-committees in the government on top of his portfolios as one of the vice presidents.
