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​THE SHADOW OF AUTOCRACY: Civil Society Leader Challenges Legitimacy of Twic County Youth Chairperson

​JUBA — The Twic County Youth Association for Development (TCYAD) has been plunged into a legal crisis following a scathing critique by Anguei Angelo Madit, the Secretary General of the Twic County Civil Society Organisation.
​In a detailed statement released today, Madit "fired back" at the Youth Chairperson, Angelo Ayai Kuoc, nullifying his recent executive orders and questioning the legal mandates of his office.
​The "Phantom Constitution" Controversy

​At the heart of the firestorm is what Madit describes as a "Phantom Constitution." According to the Civil Society leader, the Chairperson has been enforcing "dismissals" and administrative changes based on a document that has never been mandated, reviewed, or ratified by the General Assembly—the supreme organ of the youth body.
​"Using an unratified document to govern is like building a house on a foundation of sand," Madit stated. He argued that because the document lacks the endorsement of the General Assembly, every action taken in its name is a "Procedural Nullity"—legally void and non-binding.

​"Jurisdictional Breach" and Payam Rights
​Madit further accused the Chairperson of a "Jurisdictional Breach," alleging that the executive has unilaterally interfered with the nomination of representatives from the Payams (local administrative divisions). Under the decentralized model of the Association, the right to nominate leaders belongs to the local youth at the Payam level, not the central office in the County.
​"When the Chairman unilaterally replaces these nominees, he is infringing on local sovereignty and silencing the voices of the grassroots," the statement read.

​The "Oath Gap" and Administrative Irregularity
​The report highlights a significant procedural concern dubbed the "Oath Gap." While the election took place in July 2025, the Chairperson was not sworn into office until February 2026. This seven-month delay, according to Madit, created a "legal vacuum" that calls into question the legitimacy of mandates exercised during and immediately following the interim period.

​"Dismissal" vs. "Relief": A Call for Professionalism
​Madit, speaking from his perspective as a Civil Society leader, criticized the "punitive" language used by the Chairperson. He argued that the term "dismissal" is legally inappropriate for a public membership-based entity.
​"In professional governance, one is 'relieved' of a position—not 'dismissed' from their right to participate in an entity they own as youth," Madit clarified, adding that the current leadership style borders on autocracy rather than the "intellectual governance" expected of the Association.

​Demands for Reform
​The Civil Society Secretary General concluded his reaction with three "Non-Negotiable" demands for the Chairperson:
​Cease and Desist: Stop citing articles from the unratified constitution immediately.
​Formal Ratification: Submit the draft constitution to the General Assembly for a fair and transparent vote.
​Rescind Orders: Cancel all "unlawful dismissals" and restore the consultative process with the Payams.

​Juba Post Analysis:
This development marks a significant escalation in the internal power struggle within Twic County’s youth leadership. As insecurity looms, stakeholders are calling for "civility and intellectual mindsets" to prevail over unilateral decrees.

​Reported by Juba Post News Desk.
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Authorities in Unity and Warrap States are trading blame for who attacked and raided a herd of cattle in Gogrial East County.

H.E. Aluel Garang Garang, the Acting Governor of Warrap State, has spent nearly five days in Apuk Giir community on security consultations with local authorities, who are allegedly pointing fingers at neighboring Unity State as the source of the attackers.

Meanwhile, Hon. Nyakenya Yohannes Keah, the Information Minister of Unity State, rubbishes the accusations, saying that Warrap State is suffering from criminals stemming from internal disputes within its borders.

Nyakenya according to the public statement, called for a thorough fact-checking investigation into the alleged attacks between the two states before accusing her state.

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