King Reth Kwongo Dak Padiet of the Chollo people during a courtesy visit to President Salva Kiir 2022/courtesy photo

The King of Chollo Kingdom in Upper Nile state has dismissed a paramount chief and his deputy in the greater Equatoria region after they were reported fighting while on duty.

King Reth Kwongo Dak Padiet issued a monarchical order yesterday sacking Adwok Laa, Paramount Chief, and his Deputy James Amum over misconduct while on duty.

” I confirmed that they were dismissed, of course, is the prerogative of the King to appoint them and dismissed them”, Othom Rago, a member of the Royal family in Juba confirmed the dismissal to Eye Radio Wednesday morning.

“I think it happened yesterday [Tuesday]morning, the two chiefs fought among themselves and the message reached the King, so they were all called, then they were dismissed.

Rago who revealed the sacking of the fired traditional leaders didn’t disclose the cause of the fighting.

But the two men reportedly misused their powers and were accused of engaging in politics, not in the interest of the community.