VP Igga calls for peace and reconciliation at Lo’bonok homecoming event

VP Dr James Wani Igga urged South Sudanese citizens in Lo’bonok to embrace peace, forgiveness and reconciliation during a homecoming reception.

A homecoming in Lo’bonok turned into a clear message about unity, with Vice President Dr James Wani Igga urging the country to choose peace and forgiveness.

Speaking at a thanksgiving reception ceremony in his home town of Lo’bonok, Dr Igga called on citizens to embrace reconciliation as a way to move South Sudan forward and support development.. The event was organised in his honour and included prayers and community remarks aimed at strengthening social cohesion.

The Vice President tied his message to the broader national situation, saying the government remains focused on restoring peace and prosperity. The ceremony also marked his reappointment to the post of Vice President in November 2025, following his replacement earlier in the year.

For many locals, the timing of the remarks carried extra weight because it mixed personal celebration with a wider push for stability. In this context, political transitions are often felt most strongly at community level, where trust and reconciliation are built day by day.

The thanksgiving gathering brought together people and traditional leaders from across all bomas in Lo’bonok Payam. Alongside the speeches, the ceremony featured lively traditional dances and cultural performances that drew attention to local customs and community bonds.

Senior government figures attended the event, including Mining Minister Lasuba Ludoru Wango and Central Equatoria State Advisor to the Governor, Anna Kaku Samson. Former SPLM Secretary General Prof. Paul Logale Jumi was also present, alongside other officials.

While the speeches centred on forgiveness and reconciliation, the cultural programme served as a reminder that public gatherings can also function as spaces for rebuilding relationships. That matters in places where social divisions can linger longer than headlines.

Misryoum will continue to follow developments as South Sudan’s leaders seek ways to translate calls for peace into actions that communities can feel on the ground.