Pibor Council approves establishment of Murle customary court of appeal

The Council of Ministers of the Greater Pibor Administrative Area has approved the establishment of a Customary Murle Chiefs’ Court of Appeal.

Pibor Information Minister Jacob Werchum says the proposed court will provide an appellate mechanism for cases arising from the application of Murle Customary Law.

Speaking in a statement shared with Eye Radio on Friday, Werchum said the proposal will now be presented to the Area Legislative Council for further deliberation.

“Today the Council of Ministers, chaired by Chief Administrator Gola, concluded its third deliberation on the result of the approved amendment, including the establishment of the Customary Murle Chief Court of Appeal,” Werchum said.

He said the proposed court is intended to provide an appeal mechanism for the consideration and determination of secondary cases under Murle Customary Law.

“Following the Council of Ministers’ approval, the proposed amendment will be formally presented to the Area Legislative Council by the Minister of Local Government for further deliberations and consideration,” he added.

Werchum said that if approved by the Legislative Council, the amended Customary Law will be submitted to the Chief Administrator for enactment.

Meanwhile, the Council of Ministers has also approved several proposals aimed at strengthening healthcare services in the Greater Pibor Administrative Area.

According to Werchum, the Minister of Health presented a memorandum outlining measures to improve healthcare delivery, including the introduction of service charges at health facilities and the procurement of medical equipment.

The Council also approved a resolution concerning the absorption of CDC staff into the Ministry of Health.

“The approved resolutions are intended to strengthen health delivery, enhance capacity and address critical human resource needs within the ministry,” Werchum said.

The decisions are expected to support healthcare service delivery, improve diagnostic capacity and address staffing needs within the health sector.