Kiir: Officials Expected Cash Handouts on Visit
President Salva Kiir has said some government officials who accompanied him on his recent visit to Bahr el Ghazal travelled with the expectation that he would distribute money during the trip. According to President Kiir earlier statement, his visit was private, but was dismayed huge crowds turn out to welcome him. Speaking at a public gathering in Aweil town last week, Kiir told residents that members of his entourage believed he would make financial donations to local commu
South Sudanese President Salva Kiir stated that some government officials accompanying him on a recent trip to Bahr el Ghazal anticipated distributing money. Kiir clarified that his visit was intended to be private, but he was surprised by the large crowds that turned out to greet him. Speaking in Aweil town, the president expressed his dismay that his entourage believed he would be making financial donations. Despite this, Kiir announced a donation of 500 million South Sudanese Pounds to various community groups, including cultural troupes, artists, women's unions, and youth organizations. He thanked the residents for their warm reception and expressed hope to return during the election campaign period in July. The visit included meetings with community members, traditional leaders, and local officials to discuss regional issues, occurring as political activities intensify ahead of anticipated elections.
The president's remarks shed light on the expectations and dynamics surrounding financial distributions by officials during public visits in South Sudan.
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