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On March 5th, the Governor of Northern Bahr El Ghazal State, Gen. Charles Madut Akol, suspended the Commissioner of Aweil North County, Deng Kuel Kuel, indefinitely due to allegations of misconduct and escalating conflicts between the county leadership and state authorities.
The governor’s order cited insubordination and a lack of respect for the state’s highest authority as reasons for the suspension.
Deng Kuel Kuel, embattled commissioner of Aweil North County, submitted his resignation days after being suspended by the state government.
In a letter obtained by Sudans Post, Deng expressed that he did not anticipate the state authorities to align with local associates who are in conflict with him in the county without taking appropriate measures to consult him on what triggered the violence.
“I have made a decision to resign because the state authorities are trying to infringe and breach my rights of leadership in the county; therefore, I have resigned as a result of the receipt of the letter of suspension,” the letter read.
After Deng Kuel’s resignation, William Wel Deng, a Member of Parliament from Northern Bahr el Ghazal State representing Aweil North County, called for accountability, alleging that the suspended commissioner has taken the hospital ambulance.
He also requested that the state governor issue an arrest warrant for the suspended commissioner due to his departure without undergoing an audit.
In a similar event, the secretary general of Northern Bahr El Ghazal State’s government, Garang Kuot Kuot, has suspended his deputy, Eliza Andrea Lual, due to allegations of misconduct.
Kuot stated that the action was taken in response to insubordination and that disciplinary measures would be implemented against Lual.
He stated that the suspension was essential for preserving institutional integrity and ensuring discipline within the office.
“The secretariat must operate with respect for authority, processualism, and coordination. Any conduct that undermines these principles cannot be tolerated,” the letter reads.
