By Aguok Chok

Members of Parliament representing Kajo-Keji County in the State parliament, on Wednesday, raised critical issues affecting their constituencies to Governor Rabi Mujung Emmanuel, seeking immediate intervention.

Among the concerns raised was the ongoing fuel shortage at Kajo-Keji Civil Hospital, which is severely affecting provision of essential medical services to the community.

Also, the lawmakers noted the absence of judicial officers in the area, a factor that has resulted to limited access to justice and the continued suffering of the population.

“The people of Kajo-Keji have suffered for too long due to the absence of a first-class magistrate,” said Mila Amos Peter, head of the team.

“Numerous atrocities have been committed, and the community is calling for the establishment of a mobile court to ensure justice is served and to rebuild trust between citizens and the government.”

They highlighted concerns about the deteriorating road network, which they said has left the county disconnected from the state capital, Juba.

They stressed that the poor road conditions continue to hinder movement, trade, and access to basic services.

Despite the challenges, the MPs acknowledged improvements in civil-military relations in Kajo-Keji, citing increased cooperation between security forces and civilians.

The MPs also discussed ongoing issues of border encroachment and asked for fair representation of Kajo-Keji sons and daughters in the State government.

Mila revealed that a formal proposal had been submitted for the creation of three new Bomas in the county to improve local governance and service accessibility.

“The Governor assured us that he will work closely with the County Commissioner to assess the modalities and favorable conditions before approving the establishment of the proposed Bomas,” Mila stated.

In his remarks, Governor Mujung recognized the urgency of their concerns and emphasized the importance of delivering essential services and promised to look into the matters raised. “We must work together—executive, legislature, and judiciary—to deliver better services to our people,” the Governor said.