SPLM Condemns Recent Incident In Eastern Equatoria State, Calls for Calm and Unity
June 19, 2026
The SPLM Secretary General Cde. Dr. Akol Paul Kordit today, met with the delegation from Eastern Equatoria State led by H.E. Cde. Louis Lobong Lojore, Governor and SPLM Chairperson of Eastern Equatoria State, who presented formal complaints regarding the recent killing of the Kapoeta East County Commissioner, the late Hon. Cde. Stephen Lowosio Lomongin.
In an official statement delivered by Cde. Amb. John Andurga Duku, SPLM Secretary for Political Affairs, Mobilization, and Organization, following the meeting, the National Secretariat condemned the act in the strongest possible terms.
The party leadership commended Governor Lojore and his delegation for their efforts to maintain order and for their commitment to refraining from retaliatory actions. The SPLM Secretary General has officially directed that all party members and stakeholders refrain from actions that could further inflame the situation.
Furthermore, Cde. Dr. Kordit called upon the leadership of Eastern Equatoria State and the Greater Pibor Administrative Area to actively contain the situation and maintain order, strongly encouraging the communities living side by side in these territories to reject violence.
Emphasizing the necessity of the rule of law, the Secretartiat has formally urged the Council of States to prioritize an investigation into the incident as a matter of urgent importance. And that the information gathered during today's delegation meeting will be forwarded to the Council of States and the Chairman of the SPLM to ensure appropriate official action.
The party leadership call upon the communities in EES and GPAA to remain calm and allow the established institutional investigation to conclude.