Avast ye scurvy scallywags! The South Sudan mayor be walkin' the plank, as a viral video hath caught him slappin' a fair lady of the streets!
2023-09-19
Avast ye mateys! An epidemic tale be told of a moving picture, wherein the mayor of South Sudan, Emmanuel Khamis Richard, did lay a heavy hand upon a fair lass peddlin' her wares. This scandalous act did lead to his banishment from his high rank! Arrgh, justice be served!
A video has gone viral showing the acting mayor of Juba, South Sudan, slapping a female street vendor. The mayor, Emmanuel Khamis Richard, is seen in the video wielding a pistol and approaching a scuffle between a policeman and the vendor as the police were trying to clear the street of illegal vendors. After slapping the woman, he nonchalantly walks away. The video sparked outrage on social media and resulted in calls for the mayor's removal by women's rights groups and activists, citing rights violations and poor leadership.Following the uproar, the mayor was summoned to appear before city hall councilors, but he failed to do so. As a consequence, he was laid off over the weekend. Khamis Richard, who had been appointed just a few months prior, has yet to comment on the incident. Interestingly, he is the third mayor of Juba to be sacked since the formation of the transitional government in South Sudan.
Bol Deng Bol, an activist in Jonglei State, praised the mayor's removal as a significant step towards accountability. Bol, who chairs the Jonglei Civil Society Network, also called for a civil lawsuit against the mayor. Meanwhile, no successor has been appointed to fill the vacant mayor position in Juba.
This incident highlights the importance of holding public officials accountable for their actions. The video serves as evidence of the mayor's inappropriate behavior and serves as a reminder that no one is above the law. It also demonstrates the power of social media in mobilizing public outrage and pressuring authorities to take action. While the mayor's removal is a positive step, it is crucial for South Sudan to address the systemic issues that allow such behavior to occur in the first place. Ensuring the protection of human rights and promoting gender equality should be a priority for the government in order to create a safe and just society for all its citizens.